Fiorentina is preparing to face Como on the seventh day of Serie A, with coach Paolo Vanoli having asked them to focus on a "good match" and correct the mistakes of previous matches. In a press conference held at the Wind3 Media Center in Florence, Vanoli reiterated the importance of improving the defensive phase and better managing the first 20 minutes of the game, elements that forced the team to lose against Genoa and Napoli.
Vanoli began his interview by talking about the need for a constant reaction, especially after the bad setback at Marassi. He underlined that Fiorentina is still in a growth process and that the young squad does not have the experience it needs to manage critical moments. “We must not look at the negative things,” he said, highlighting that the team needs a more decisive approach and greater tactical awareness. The coach also spoke about the key players: Atta, who is recovering from an overload, and Gonçalves, who is fit but has limited playing time due to a previous injury.
On the defensive front, Vanoli expressed his frustration with the 10 goals conceded by a fielded team, underlining that the team must become more active and not remain passive. He also mentioned the need to improve possession management, particularly in the opening minutes, to avoid leaving defenders in one-on-one situations. The coach also spoke about Brescianini, who he considers a fundamental player and on whom he counts a lot, and how he is trying to find a balance among the starters.
As for the forward team, Vanoli asked Gonçalves to be more present on the pitch, but also acknowledged that the youngster needs time to get back into shape after his latest exit from Sporting. He also expressed the hope of delineating a hierarchy up front, with two players who can offer different offensive solutions and who will have to improve to contribute more effectively to the team.
Finally, Vanoli spoke about returning to Florence and his responsibility towards the fans. He stated that he is not looking for revenge, but that he strongly believes in the squad and asks for patience and balance. He also mentioned the presence of De Gea and Pongracic as points of reference for the team, underlining that no one can win matches alone, but that the group is the real leader. With the match against Como at 3pm, Fiorentina will have to demonstrate that they have learned from their shortcomings and are ready to react more decisively.