Igor Tudor Targeted by Venezia as Giovanni Stroppa Faces Sack Threat
Venezia are considering Igor Tudor as their primary managerial target if current head coach Giovanni Stroppa is dismissed following upcoming fixtures. The newly-promoted Italian club sits bottom of the Serie A standings with zero points from their opening four matches of the 2026-27 season.
Stroppa faces immediate executive pressure ahead of an upcoming fixture against Lazio, with reports from SportItalia indicating that failure to secure a positive result could trigger a change in the dugout before the international break. Venezia have conceded 11 goals across their first four league outings, leaving them with the joint-worst defensive record in the top flight.
Giovanni Stroppa
coachThe club’s calendar features a high-stakes test against an in-form Lazio side that has claimed three wins and a draw from their first four matches. Any further slipup risks leaving the team adrift at the foot of the table, forcing club hierarchy to weigh a swift transition in leadership.
Tudor brings extensive top-flight experience from previous managerial roles with Juventus, Lazio, Marseille, Hellas Verona, and a brief tenure at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in 2026. SportItalia reports that the Croatian coach is the preferred choice to steady the team if club directors decide to make a change.
