Fiorentina continues to fight to save their defensive reputation, but the numbers speak for themselves: they are the team with the weakest defense in Serie A. After a season in which the defense had already shown fragility, the recent 2‑1 defeat against Genoa confirmed their position as the worst defense in the championship. With 14 goals conceded, the team is tenth in shots conceded (65), but the most disturbing statistic is that 30 of these shots have resulted in shots on target, placing them fifteenth in shots on target conceded. Furthermore, with 8.7 xG conceded, he occupies fourteenth place in the expected goals ranking, exceeding the goals actually conceded by more than five units.
The problem is not just numerical. Coach Paratici had to put a group of defenders back on the field who, if sold, could generate revenues of 74 million euros. Among the players in question are Dragusin, Jiménez, Viéry, Valdepenas and JoãoMario, all with buyout rights that increase the overall value. Fiorentina, however, cannot afford to lose these players, especially in view of the next match against Venezia, where the defense must prove to be more solid.
On the pitch, David DeGea's performance was at the center of criticism. During the match at the Marassi, the goalkeeper made a decisive error by blocking ElShaarawy's shot, paving the way for Osmajic's first goal. The ineffective intervention has rekindled doubts about DeGea's performance in this season opener. Despite this, the team showed some signs of improvement, especially with the entry of TommasoMartinelli, who began to shine with his offensive contribution.
Looking ahead, Fiorentina will face the challenge of consolidating their defense before the season progresses. With the next match against Venezia scheduled, the team will have to avoid conceding further goals and try to reduce the number of shots on target conceded. If they fail to improve, the risk of finding themselves in even more difficulty increases, with potential repercussions both on the list and on the possibility of keeping key players. The next match will therefore be crucial to understand if Fiorentina can reverse the trend and save their defensive reputation.