Italy’s national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.

Spalletti has announced he was sacked by the Italian FA after the disappointing 3-0 defeat against Norway, so who could be his replacement?

Italy already have two firm candidates lined up following the confirmation of Luciano Spalletti’s departure from his position as head coach of the national team, including Milan Scudetto winner

Spalletti insisted he wanted to “move forward” as national coach and that he had faith in his “project” after the defeat in Oslo.

Spalletti, 66, sensationally announced his own departure while speaking to reporters ahead of the Azzurri's World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Monday.

Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, the manager said on Sunday, following their heavy loss to Norway, but will take charge of Monday's game against Moldova. Spalletti made the announcement at a press conference after Norway stunned Italy with a 3-0 win on Friday,