Lippi is heavily tipped to succeed Roberto Donadoni, who is almost certain to leave his post in the coming days following the Euro 2008 quarter final exit to Spain last Sunday.
The Viareggio-born tactician, who led Italy to World Cup glory in 2006, has already started making plans ahead of the 2010 World Cup campaign.
The 60-year-old will bring Ciro Ferrara and Angelo Peruzzi as part of his backroom staff. The former has rejected the chance to take over as the boss of Reggina in order to be with Lippi.
Lippi will also confirm goalkeeping coach Ivano Bordon, and doctor Enrico Castellacci.
On the playing side of things, the Paul Newman-look-alike will immediately axe the ageing Christian Panucci, Marco Materazzi and Massimo Ambrosini, who have all probably played their last games for their country.
Antonio Cassano is also heavily at risk, as Lippi is not convinced by the effectiveness of the Sampdoria man. Those who will be recalled are Vincenzo Iaquinta, Alberto Gilardino and Daniele Bonera, while Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta could be pressed out of retirement.
Anthony Sormani
Goal.Com
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