The news that Sabri Lamouchi will not continue as the coach of the Ivory Coast national team after the next World Cup has stirred speculation about his successor. According to reports from the Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport, it was rumored that Giovanni Trapattoni would replace Lamouchi.
However, the Ivorian Football Federation has denied these rumors, stating that they are focused on preparing for the upcoming World Cup and that the succession of Lamouchi is not currently on their agenda.
Trapattoni, a seasoned coach at the age of 74, recently left his position with the Republic of Ireland national team. The reported goals for his tenure with the Ivory Coast would include winning the 2015 or 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
While the Federation has denied the appointment of Trapattoni, the situation remains one to watch as developments unfold.
