Since the Nerazzurri club changed face in 2021, with the advent of Alexander Knaster, the working method is now consolidated for the choice of the new coach and the new sporting director. We are in the last phase of talks. The favorites remain, for the moment, Inzaghi, immortalized this morning by a fan in Formentera, and Rossi for the bench and sports direction. But how does the Nerazzurri casting work?
THE CASTING METHOD – Every important decision, whether it concerns the sporting director or the coach, is taken through a methodical and structured process. After an initial phase of exploratory contacts, the company proceeds with in-depth interviews to identify the best candidates. Over the past week, Pisa has narrowed the list of candidates for both positions to four names. Starting today, the final interviews will be conducted through in-person meetings, phone calls or video chats. Pisa’s intention seems clear: to start with a new two-year project for both the sporting director and the coach, to build a solid and ambitious future for the club. For example Goofy Inzaghi, who will participate in the interviews via video call from Formentera, where it is currently located. In fact, on the cover is a stolen shot sent to us by a Pisa fanwhile the technician is relaxing before the wedding and while he is waiting for news from Pisa.
THE 2023 EXAMPLE – Last year, according to what Corrado himself admitted in the press conference, the preliminary list of coaches, before choosing Aquilani, consisted of 14 coaches to evaluate, before moving on to a shortlist of 8 names and finally to the final candidates. If on the surface the method almost seems like that of a reality show, in search of the x-factor, in reality the company held 3 different interviews with the candidates before the last meeting, so as not to make mistakes. An English methodology, far from the football of the 90s, conceptually outdated, with meetings that embraced multiple themes, from the ‘human’ component to the technical management of the team, to the philosophy of the game, even to the CVs of the coaches themselves.
GOODBYE FIRST – The plan is clear: first of all, the farewells of Stefano Stefanelli and Alberto Aquilani will be made official. Stefanelli should say goodbye to Pisa today or tomorrow at the latest, to move to Juventus. Aquilani, however, is still in the process of terminating his contract. Once these farewells have been defined, the focus will shift to the choice of the new sporting director.
CANDIDATES FOR THE ROLE OF DIESSE – Among those eligible for the role of sporting director, Renzo Castagnini is an important name. The current director of Brescia is evaluating a renewal proposal until 2026 from president Massimo Cellino, but he may prefer to move closer to his Reggello for family reasons. However, Giovanni Rossi seems to be the favorite of the Nerazzurri club. The former Sassuolo director received unanimous approval within the club. Other names in the running include Giuseppe Magalini from Catanzaro, but close to Bari, and Mattia Baldini, ex Sampdoria, among the first contacted by the club.
CANDIDATES FOR THE ROLE OF TECHNICIAN – The choice of the coach will follow that of the sporting director. Foo Inzaghi seems to be the main candidate, awaiting a definitive call from Pisa. Massimo Donati del Legnago represents a second option, ideal for a two-year project that aims for a younger and leaner squad. Other candidates include William Avenues of Cosenza and Fabio Caserta, also ex Cosenza.
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