After a disastrous start to the season, Fulham sacked Slavisa Jokanovic and replaced him with Claudio Ranieri on November 14th.
The Cottagers have managed just one win in 12 Premier League matches and are currently sitting at the bottom of the table. They have the worst defensive record after conceding 31 goals, six more than Cardiff City and Burnley, who have the second worst defensive records this campaign.
Ranieri has the experience of managing clubs in England, where he was in charge at Chelsea and Leicester City in the past and was instrumental in helping the Foxes win the title in the 2015/16 season.
During the Italian’s spell with Juventus between 2007 and 2009, Vincenzo Chiarenza was in charge of the Old Lady’s youth system. He’s given an interview to Sport Witness and explained and applauded Fulham’s decision to appoint his compatriot as Jokanovic’s successor.
“I’ve great respect for Ranieri, I worked besides his team when he was coaching at Juventus. I had the honour to manage the youth team,” Chiarenza told Sport Witness.
“I am pretty sure he will be able to change the situation [at Fulham]. He knows football, knows the Premier League very well where he made miracles.
“I think the club made the right decision and Fulham fans will not be left disappointed with Ranieri’s appointment.”
The Italian’s first match in charge as Fulham boss will be against Southampton on November 24th.
