Pros and cons of Italy missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup 

#1 Pro: Carlo Ancelotti and the Italian Job

Ancelotti is the right man to lead Italy

With the horrendous managerial decisions of Gian Piero Ventura playing the most significant role in Italy’s demise, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Italian FA relieving the coach of his duties – and that is what they should do.

The former Torino manager is similar to David Moyes – both had stability with mid-table clubs in their respective leagues but were way out of their depth when managing a group of better players. As a result, they both failed when given the big chance.

And now, the axe should be brought down on him before more damage is done – especially with a more able replacement currently available: Carlo Ancelotti.

The former Real Madrid manager is currently out of work and has reached that stage in his life where the slow-going job of the national team might be appealing to him. Although it would be interesting to see whether the former Milan boss would be willing to live the slower life of being a national team boss, having him manage a group of talented players is something that has always reaped rewards.

Ancelotti is a manager who doesn’t do much – and yet gets the best out of his player – which is why the Italian job would be the perfect one for him.