- Venezia are currently bottom of Serie A after a frustrating start to the season
- Giovanni Stroppa’s position could come under serious threat if results do not improve
- Igor Tudor is currently viewed as the leading candidate on Venezia’s shortlist
Venezia Consider Change Amid Poor Start
Igor Tudor could be set for another opportunity in Serie A, with Venezia reported to be monitoring him as a possible successor to Giovanni Stroppa.
Stroppa’s role is no longer certain, with the Venice club dissatisfied by the way their season has begun. Venezia are currently rock bottom in the Italian top flight and are looking for a rapid response to their early difficulties.
If performances and results do not improve, Venezia are expected to consider making a managerial change. At this stage, former Tottenham manager Tudor is said to be the leading name on the club’s shortlist.
🚨🇭🇷 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Igor Tudor is the leading candidate to become Venezia’s new head coach if Giovanni Stroppa is sacked.
Venezia have lost all four Serie A games this season and Saturday’s clash with Lazio could decide Stroppa’s future.
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Lazio Fixture Could Prove Decisive
Venezia’s next match is against Lazio, who are unbeaten in the season so far. Should Stroppa fail to secure a result in that game, the pressure around his position could intensify significantly, raising the possibility that he may be dismissed.
Tudor appears to be waiting in the background as Venezia assess whether a change in the dugout is required. He was last seen managing Tottenham last season, although that spell was brief and Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment was needed to steer the club away from possible relegation.
Tudor’s Serie A Track Record
Tudor also has considerable experience in Serie A as a head coach, having taken charge in five spells across four Italian clubs.
He had two separate spells with Udinese, first in 2018 and again in 2019, helping the club avoid relegation on both occasions. He returned to Italian football with Hellas Verona in September 2021 and guided them to a ninth-place finish in 2021/22.
In 2024, Tudor had a short spell at Lazio, losing only two of his 11 matches. He then took over Juventus in March 2025 and led them to Champions League qualification. He remained in charge into the following season before leaving in October 2025.
| Club | Period | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Udinese | 2018 | Helped the club avoid relegation |
| Udinese | 2019 | Helped the club avoid relegation again |
| Hellas Verona | September 2021 – 2021/22 | Led the club to a 9th-place finish in 2021/22 |
| Lazio | 2024 | Lost only two of his 11 matches |
| Juventus | March 2025 – October 2025 | Guided the club to Champions League qualification and remained into the following season |
Managerial Situation To Watch
For Venezia, the immediate priority is to halt their poor run and move away from the foot of the table. For Stroppa, the Lazio match could become a defining moment in his tenure, while Tudor’s name now sits prominently in the discussion should the club decide to act.
