Venezia has formalized the dismissal of Giovanni Stroppa as first team coach, after a series of defeats at the start of the championship. The lagoon club, which won promotion to Serie A in the 2025/26 season, has decided to change technical direction in view of a Serie A season in which the team has suffered six defeats in six matches. In the official communication, the club thanked Stroppa and his staff for the professionalism and commitment demonstrated during their time with the team.
To replace Stroppa, Venezia chose Davide Nicola, who placed first among the candidates, overtaking former orange-green Paolo Zanetti. The lagoon club intends to quickly stipulate an agreement with the coach, who will have to lead the team in a difficult context after the series of defeats. According to TMW sources, the club has already started contacts with Cremonese for the possible termination of its coach's contract, but the final choice falls on Nicola. In Nicola's new staff, there should not be Simone Barone, former midfielder and assistant coach in several teams, including Cremonese.
Meanwhile, the owner of Como, Mirwan Suwarso, shared with Corriere dello Sport the ambitions of the club, which has invested over 400 million euros thanks to partners such as Uber and Netflix. Suwarso highlighted the importance of building a solid foundation for recurring revenues and the need to comply with Financial Fair-Play. Despite early qualification for the Champions League, Como has not set ambitious sporting goals, but is focusing on sustainable financial planning to compete in Europe.
On the Lazio front, after the sales of Romagnoli and Patric and the arrival of Diogo Leite, the club still has one place available in the list. Luca Pellegrini, former Juventus winger, is ready to return to the ranks after months of waiting. His reinstatement was seen as a positive sign for the dressing room, with players such as Frattesi and Pinamonti supporting him. Coach Gattuso insisted on his return, praising his tenacity and technical performances in the latest friendlies. Pellegrini's presence could make him more marketable in the next transfer window.
In summary, Venezia has decided to change coach after a series of defeats, focusing on Davide Nicola to try to get the team back on track in Serie A. Como, on the other hand, continues to invest to build a sustainable club, while Lazio prepares the return of Luca Pellegrini to strengthen their squad in view of the next challenges.