Benitez considers Italy coaching position, praises Allegri for Napoli
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Rafa Benitez expresses interest in becoming the new coach of the Italian national team. He suggests that Max Allegri would be a suitable replacement for Antonio Conte at Napoli. Additionally, Benitez shares his surprise regarding Cristian Chivu's performance at Inter. With speculation surrounding national team leadership, Benitez's comments may spark discussions on potential changes in Italian football.
- •Benitez would like to coach Italy.
- •Allegri is seen as the right choice for Napoli.
- •Benitez surprised by Chivu's performance at Inter.
- •Coaching changes could reshape Italian football.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Benitez would appreciate Italy call, verdict on Napoli and Inter
"Rafa Benitez admits he’d ‘like’ to be the new Italy coach, feels Max Allegri is the right man to replace Antonio Conte at Napoli, and was ‘surprised’ by Cristian Chivu’s Inter.The Spaniard...
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