Tudor back? Venezia ready to sack coach and has already found a replacement

Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa is on the brink of dismissal ahead of a crucial round of the Italian championship.

Details: Saturday's upcoming Serie A clash with Lazio of Rome will determine the future of Venezia boss Giovanni Stroppa. According to authoritative Italian broadcaster Sportitalia (TV dello Sport), the club's hierarchy is ready to dismiss the coach immediately in the event of an unsatisfactory result.

The lagunari are already actively exploring alternative options and have drawn up a shortlist of candidates for the managerial position. Croatian coach Igor Tudor is considered one of the leading contenders for the vacant role. However, any changes will be put on hold until the final whistle of Saturday's showdown.

Giovanni Stroppa has come under heavy criticism following the team's sluggish start to the season and its poor conversion of attacking opportunities in Serie A. Igor Tudor, meanwhile, boasts an impressive track record in Italy, having successfully managed Verona, Udinese and Lazio. He is renowned for his demanding management style and his ability to implement an intense pressing system in a short space of time.

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