A new challenge! Official: Fabio Cannavaro appointed head coach of Uzbekistan national team
A new chapter in the Italian's managerial career.
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Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Cannavaro will prepare the team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Details: Today, the official page of the Uzbekistan Football Association announced the appointment of 52-year-old Italian Fabio Cannavaro as the new head coach of the Uzbekistan national team.
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The duration of the contract has not yet been disclosed, but it is specified that Cannavaro’s coaching staff also includes:
- Eugenio Albarella — assistant coach (previously worked with the Japan national team, Juventus, Udinese, and Dinamo Zagreb);
- Francesco Troise — fitness coach (previously with Benevento, Udinese, and Dinamo Zagreb);
- Antonio Chimenti — goalkeeping coach (worked with Italy youth teams, Sampdoria, and SPAL).
Cannavaro began his coaching career in 2013 and has already managed clubs such as Al-Ahli Dubai, Evergrande, Benevento, Udinese, and Dinamo Zagreb.
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