Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?

Italy are four-time World Cup champions but last featured at the tournament in 2014. No previous winner of the tournament has missed three World Cups in a row, which Italy now have after missing out on Russia in 2018 and Qatar 2022. Massimiliano Allegri: Touted by many to be the fans choice for the vacant role, Allegri has achieved considerable success in Italian football.

The AC Milan boss only returned for his second spell at the San Siro in May, so could take some convincing to give that up for the national team job. After numerous roles in Italy's lower leagues, Allegri was appointed Milan boss in 2010, winning Serie A in his first full season. He then enjoyed two spells as Juventus boss, winning five more Serie A titles, before returning to Milan last year.

Roberto Mancini: Could this be a chance for the return of the 61-year-old former manager? Mancini led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, beating England in the final, and oversaw a record-breaking 37-match unbeaten run. He resigned in August 2023, though, after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and subsequently had a short spell in charge of the Saudi Arabia national team.

Now in charge of Qatari side Al-Sadd, Mancini led Manchester City to their first Premier League title and has also had success with Lazio and Inter Milan. Antonio Conte: The Italian is contracted to Napoli until 2027, but is another former national boss being linked with a return. The 56-year-old took Italy to the Euro 2016 quarter-finals before quitting because he wanted to return to club football.