Paolo Vanoli is back on the bench at Fiorentina, where the team is still in a dangerous position in the standings. After taking command in September, replacing Stefano Grosso, the Varese coach must lead the Viola out of the red zone, where they currently find themselves with only five points in nine games. The situation is similar to that of November last year, when Vanoli had to intervene to save the team from the risk of relegation.
In 2025, Vanoli had taken over Fiorentina after leading Pioli's team in a Conference League match in Mainz. At the time the team had just four points after ten matches, and the coach had been called upon to get the squad back on track. Today, Fiorentina find themselves in a similar position, with five points after nine rounds, and the pressure is stronger than ever. The coach, who has already demonstrated his ability to manage difficult situations, must now implement a winning strategy to avoid the relegation zone.
Vanoli's return produced mixed results: five points in six games, with a 2-2 against Genoa and a 1-1 against Juventus. Although these results are not decisive, the coach has expressed his desire to do something great with the team, stating that Fiorentina "teases" him. The challenge is clear: building a solid team, capable of recovering and consolidating a better future starting from a stable present.
Fiorentina must face the next match against Sassuolo, with the hope of ending the season in a more positive way. Vanoli, who has already demonstrated that he can manage crisis situations, is called upon to find the right solution, to shape a team that can overcome difficulties and not forget the past. The objective is clear: to get out of the red zone and guarantee a more secure position in the rankings.