Genoa achieved their first victory of the season in a match that saw the club take on Fiorentina with a brilliant first half and a second half that demonstrated the solidity of the team. The result, a long-awaited victory, was welcomed with great enthusiasm by coach Enrico DeRossi, who expressed his gratitude towards the club and the players, recalling the period of uncertainty immediately after leaving Parma.
DeRossi began his speech by recalling the difficulties he had to face after his exit from Parma, describing himself as "a soggy rag" and underlining that the club had always believed in him. “After Parma everyone thought I was sacked, but the club has always been there and I thank them,” he declared, highlighting the patience and tact shown by the management. The coach then praised the availability of the new arrivals, especially those coming from different time zones, and underlined the importance of maintaining the same team mentality.
During the match, DeRossi appreciated the performance of players like ElShaarawy and Traorè, defining them as "Sunday players" who must be taken and put on the pitch. He also recognized the importance of key players like Osmajic, saying that not only strong but right players are needed. The coach expressed his satisfaction with the results obtained so far, recalling that the team gained four points in six games and that the victory against Fiorentina confirmed the ability to resist in the final minutes.
The match also sparked a series of jokes on social media, including a response from DeRossi to the Ryanair profile which had announced the return of Serie A. The coach responded with humour, making a joke about Roma and Genoa's next match at the Olimpico against the Juventus team. "Let's not start like this, eh, which didn't work very well last year. Roma is the strongest or second strongest in the championship," said DeRossi, promising to prepare the team with the same attention as always to face the challenge.
With the victory against Fiorentina, Genoa demonstrated that it is capable of competing with the strongest teams in the championship, consolidating the confidence of the coach and the fans. The club is now preparing for the next match against Roma, with the aim of continuing to show its solidity and achieving positive results in the long term.