According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Italian FA president Malagò has confirmed that Oriali will serve as team manager for the Italian national team, and Zola will be responsible for liaison between the senior and youth teams.

The rebuilding team for the Italian national football team is gradually taking shape. Following the appointments of Mancini and Ranieri, Italian FA president Malagò has finalized the choices for team manager and an official responsible for coordinating the senior national team with various youth teams, a role crucial for integrating the Coverciano system.

Oriali will serve as team manager, having previously worked with both Conte and Mancini during their tenures as national team coaches. Zola has been named the "third role" candidate. In the past, this position has also been held by former national players such as Riva, Vialli, and Buffon. This news was confirmed to Calciomercato by the Italian FA president himself, though he has not yet made a formal announcement.

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