Fiorentina, Pioli: Substitutes gave us energy, a fresh start | OneFootball

At the end of the match between Fiorentina and Bologna, which ended with a thrilling 2-2 result, the coach of the "gigliati," Stefano Pioli, spoke to DAZN microphones.

Fiorentina, Pioli on DAZN: “The substitutions gave us energy, it's a starting point”

Stefano Pioli's Fiorentina saved themselves once again in the nick of time, thanks to the penalties by Albert Gudmundsson and Moise Kean that allowed them to snatch a draw in the match against Bologna. At the end of the game, the Fiorentina coach spoke to DAZN microphones, where he explained the reasons that led to his team's draw. These were his statements: “I believe the mental aspect needs to be strengthened. Our results will surely help with that.

It's a team that works, that believes, that plays. We faced a strong team that created difficulties for us. We created much more than they did, we conceded goals on second balls where they surprised us. The reaction is from a team that doesn't want to give up. We take the positives knowing that in certain situations we can do better. The substitutions definitely gave us energy. Bologna didn't outplay us in terms of gameplay but by winning the second balls. With the two forwards, we worked better. It was a difficult game but well interpreted. Today we made a step forward by bringing out something extra in a moment of difficulty.”

“He put in an excellent performance. He had to play one-on-one with Lucumi, who can match him in terms of strength and speed. But he did it consistently. He gave us many solutions, he had many opportunities. I believe that, given his characteristics, he works well with a player nearby but not with someone on the same line occupying his spaces. That player can be a second striker like Gud or Dzeko. His physical condition is improving after the injury with the national team. We need to work to put him in conditions to be more effective in the area.”

Vincenzo Schiavo

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