Juventus fired Claudio Ranieri today after a 2-2 draw with Atalanta over the weekend. I am not surprised really. They were in the CL this year and will be again in the fall, but they never really threatened for a domestic or European title during Ranieri's time. Juve is a club accustomed to trophies and he didn't deliver. There were also rumors of a locker room revolt from veterans over the last few weeks.
So where, if anywhere, does Ranieri fit into the manager musical chairs that is about to kick off? AC Milan will probably have a vacancy that demands a big name, but I think Van Basten is the likely replacement for Ancelotti. If the Tinkerman is on a Serie A bench come August I think Lazio is a good fit. They are in mid-table and have been on the verge of sacking their manager (supposedly) for months. There is a good foundation in that squad and with some tweaks they could challenge for a CL spot again.
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