The coaching seat of Luciano Spalletti is shaking as Italy faces a potential overhaul following their disappointing 0-2 loss to Switzerland in the Euro 2024 Round of 16.

Italy’s defeat and lackluster performance have drawn significant criticism. The Daily Mail described Spalletti’s team as timid and ineffective against Switzerland’s well-oiled machine.

Without defender Riccardo Calafiori due to suspension, Italy struggled defensively, conceding easily. Forward Gianluca Scamacca, who failed to score in 19 out of 20 recent international matches, added to Italy’s offensive woes.

According to Gazetta dello Sport, only one player is likely to remain in the national team, with others facing imminent exclusion. The newspaper praised goalkeeper and team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, while labeling Scamacca and Federico Chiesa as ineffective players for the Azzurri.

Furthermore, Spalletti faces a high likelihood of dismissal. The former Napoli head coach took over last year after leading the club to a Serie A title, with his contract extending until 2026. However, Italy’s disappointing showing at Euro 2024 has significantly raised the specter of his dismissal.

Gazetta dello Sport concludes that Spalletti’s tenure has been a complete failure, a sentiment echoed by global media. La Repubblica labeled the team as “one of the worst national teams recently” and “unwatchable,” while Corriere della Serra described Italy’s performance as dreadful. La Stampa declared Italy had been “humiliated.”

As Italy contemplates its future in international football, the aftermath of Euro 2024 signals a period of introspection and potential rebuilding for the Azzurri.