Italian Federation Appoints U21 Coach Baldini to Lead Senior National Team
T.E (Elbotola)
10 April 2026at18:26
The Italian Football Federation announced today, Friday, the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, replacing Gennaro Gattuso, to lead the squad in its two international friendly matches next June.
A statement from the Italian Federation read: "Silvio Baldini, coach of the U21 national team, will take charge of the senior national team for its matches against Luxembourg and Greece on June 3 and 7."
Baldini, who has been in charge of Italy's U21 team since July 2025, will take over the senior team from Gennaro Gattuso, following Gattuso's failure to guide them to the 2026 World Cup finals.
It is worth noting that Italy was denied qualification for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European play-off final on penalties (1-4).
Who has been appointed as the new coach for the Italian senior national team?
Silvio Baldini, previously the U21 national team coach, has been appointed to lead the senior Italian national team. He will take charge for two upcoming international friendly matches in June, replacing the former coach.
Why did the Italian Football Federation replace Gennaro Gattuso?
The Italian Football Federation replaced Gennaro Gattuso after his failure to guide the senior national team to the 2026 World Cup finals. Italy missed qualification for the third consecutive time, losing in the European play-off final.
What are Silvio Baldini's immediate responsibilities as the new senior team coach?
Silvio Baldini's immediate responsibilities involve leading the senior national team in two international friendly matches scheduled for June. These games will be his first opportunity to manage the squad since taking over from the previous coach.
