Udinese manager Francesco Guidolin believes that he will not be Cesare Prandelli's replacement as manager of Italy.
Bologna manager Stefano Pioli has played down rumours linking himself with taking charge of the Italy national team.
Italy striker Mario Balotelli believes his side has the quality to go far at the 2014 World Cup.
Italy came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Turin and qualify for the World Cup finals.
Cesare Prandelli hailed Italy after they booked their place at the World Cup with victory over Czech Republic.
Alberto Gilardino edged Italy closer to a place in the World Cup finals as his goal earned a 1-0 win over Bulgaria.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has not decided where his future lies beyond next summer's World Cup finals.
Marcello Lippi believes Cesare Prandelli would walk straight into a Serie A job if he decides to quit as Italy boss.
Gianluigi Buffon will become Italy's joint appearance record-holder if he plays in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has been ruled out for a month after suffering ligament damage against Lazio.
Argentina claimed a 2-1 win over Italy in Rome with new Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain on the score-sheet.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Italy's Mario Balotelli have both been ruled out of Wednesday night's friendly in Rome.
Roma rebel Pablo Osvaldo has been recalled to the Italy squad for the friendly meeting with Argentina in the capital.
The Italy and Argentina squads will be granted an audience with the Pope at next month's international friendly in Rome.
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli had plenty to smile about after the Azzurri finished third at the Confederations Cup.
Italy finished third in the Confederations Cup after beating Uruguay 3-2 on penalties after the play-off had ended 2-2.
Team news ahead of Uruguay's third-place play-off game against Italy in the Confederations Cup on Sunday.
Italy have dedicated their battling performance in the defeat to Spain to former Azzurri striker Stefano Borgonovo.
Vicente Del Bosque heaped praise on Italy and said Spain had "suffered" in seeing off the Azzurri at Confederations Cup.
Spain booked a final date with Brazil in the Confederations Cup after beating Italy 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.