FIGC president Carlo Tavecchio admits Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri could take charge of the Italy team.

Tavecchio says he's a big fan of Sarri.

“Could Sarri be CT? Right now we're very busy trying to get through and qualify for the World Cup," Tavecchio said after awarding Sarri the Premio Enzo Bearzot trophy today.

“I've never thought about alternatives to [Giampiero] Ventura, but life gives a chance to everyone and I hope one day Sarri will have this chance too.

“Sarri reminds me of [Arrigo] Sacchi as an innovator and of [Helenio] Herrera as a person, he was a rigorous man with an iron fist.

“Sarri received his training in the amateur Leagues and that's an important point for those, like me, who come from that world.

“You can get great results when starting from a great base and family like that which involves volunteering and above all social commitment."