Luis Oliveira has expressed his frustration with Fiorentina's current situation, underlining that the team seems to lack personality and real leadership on the pitch. In his speech, the former Viola striker criticized the choice of coach, stating that Fiorentina should have opted for a more experienced coach to give the team greater impetus. According to Oliveira, the lack of a reference figure has left the club in a vulnerable position, especially after the arrival of Gianluca Vanoli, who brought some improvements but did not solve the fundamental problems.
In Oliveira's analysis, Gianluca Vanoli's role was described as "wrong" regarding the team's preparation. The former striker argued that Fiorentina should have looked for a more qualified coach, capable of making a more significant contribution to the city. Furthermore, he highlighted that the team failed to adequately address the departure of Matteo Kean, underlining the need to have acquired a high-level striker since the beginning of the summer. According to Oliveira, if Fiorentina had managed to bring a top level, the current situation would have been avoided. He also noted that, despite investments in the market, the players purchased were not the most suitable for the required role.
Oliveira then commented on the statements of Paratici, who had stated that, without Kean, Fiorentina could have found a striker of equal or greater value. The former player replied that he doesn't think the situation is that simple: "It doesn't seem to me that it went that way. Of course, attackers don't always explode straight away. I too had to wait a year in Cagliari." He also highlighted the lack of a true leader and dominant personality within the team. For Oliveira, the fact that the captain is the goalkeeper is not something that excites him, since the goalkeeper is seen as a player distant from the game and the action. He stated that Fiorentina remains a "mute" team on the pitch, without those players who spur the team on in delicate moments.
Overall, Oliveira's intervention highlights a strong criticism of Fiorentina's management, both at a technical and market level. The team seems to have lost its identity and personality, fundamental elements to compete in Serie A. If Fiorentina is unable to get back on track, the season could prove to be even more difficult than expected. The club will have to face the need to find a new point of reference, both on and off the pitch, to return to competing with top-level clubs.