Even before the dust settles after Leicester City’s historic title triumph, manager Claudio Ranieri has received yet another a fresh pat on his back. And the pat in itself comes with a huge confession that could make Italy fans envisage themselves in the current situation LCFC fans are going through. The Italian manager made history by steering the Foxes to their first ever Premier League title in their 132-year history, an achievement that has created a buzz all over the world.
But amid the celebrations, Italian Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio believes that if Ranieri could win the league title with the underdogs, then he can as well clinch the World Cup with Italy.
Ranieri, 64, has had an up-and-down experience in managing different football clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Valencia, Juventus, Inter Milan, Parma and Roma. But his final crowning moment with a top-flight side came last weekend at the King Power Stadium where he was officially handed the league title.
Such an achievement has not gone unnoticed by the president of the IFF. He believes that King Claudio, as he is now referred to in most parts of Italy, has more to offer. In an interview with ANSA.it, he said:
"I hope Ranieri can win a World Cup with Italy, that would be the best.
"I'm speaking in an abstract way, of course, and not necessarily about the next World Cup. Claudio is still young and will have time on his side.’’
He then added:
"Have we thought about him as a replacement for (outgoing Italy coach Antonio) Conte? It's him who should be thinking about us!
"We're thinking about a lot of different things right now, but those in his second sporting homeland are wishing him every success."
It is still unclear whether the Leicester boss will be given the Italy job sometime in the future, but the possibilities are high following Antonio Conte's resignation as he prepares for the Chelsea job this summer.
