Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli responded to Allegri's comment on the Italian defense during the press conference held two days before the match against Como. Vanoli confirmed the agreement with the Inter coach, underlining that defense is a crucial aspect but that the team still has room for improvement.
Fiorentina have conceded fourteen goals in the championship, placing them in third place in the ranking of the most beaten defences, only behind Venezia and Monza. Vanoli highlighted that the team committed ten technical errors in matches with the team deployed, a fact that indicates a tendency to remain passive in the defensive phase. “We must not make technical errors,” he said, adding that the mentality of playing with the ball is essential to avoid falling into an overly rigid defense.
The coach also explained that the difference between the Spanish and Italian defense lies in the approach to the ball. “In Spain you defend with the ball, here without,” he observed, underlining that the team must learn to defend even when they have possession. Vanoli reiterated the importance of taking care of the mentality and maintaining a constant intensity in both the defensive and offensive phases.
For the next match against Como, Vanoli asked the players to focus on these points, highlighting that defense is a key component to obtaining positive results. Fiorentina, with its current form, aims to consolidate its position in the standings and improve its defensive performance to face the next matches with greater confidence.