# Italian football management and performance crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-management-and-performance-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-27T14:26:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Italian football is facing systemic challenges regarding talent development, scouting, and club management. Experts have identified a disconnect between lower-tier talent and professional levels, noting that a lack of territorial scouting and long-term planning in amateur clubs hinders player progression. Silvio Baldini, the Italy Under-21 coach, has argued that the issue is a deficiency in qualified management, suggesting that decision-making in Serie A and Serie B clubs has shifted from technical directors toward agents and consultancy agencies. These structural concerns have manifested in poor results for major clubs. Juventus is facing scrutiny over squad construction and leadership following a defeat in Genoa. Similarly, in Serie C, Salernitana dismissed manager Serse Cosmi after a significant loss, leading to questions regarding the club’s management and a massive squad overhaul overseen by Sporting Director Daniele Faggiano. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Italian football clubs face internal scrutiny following poor results Juventus leadership faces scrutiny over squad management following a loss in Genoa, while Salernitana dismisses manager Serse Cosmi amid a management crisis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-clubs-face-internal-scrutiny-following-poor-results ### 2026-10-10: Italian football faces management and scouting crisis Italian football faces a crisis of management rather than talent, as experts cite poor scouting in Serie D and a lack of qualified directors as primary obstacles to player development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-faces-management-and-scouting-crisis --- Cite as: Italian football management and performance crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-management-and-performance-crisis