Luigi Di Biagio has been appointed caretaker coach of Italy, pending when Antonio Conte makes up his mind to take over the role.
The Chelsea boss is expected to quit his current position in order to return to the national fold.
Conte was in charge of the Azzurri between 2014 and 2016, leading them to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.
But afterwards, it’s been utter doom for the four-time World champions, who failed to qualify for the next edition in Russia.
Di Biagio will be in charge for the next two friendly matches Argentina and England.
The 46-year-old has managed country at various youth levels.
Conte is being tipped by bookmakers to receive the boot before the end of the current campaign.
