Pote has only just joined Fiorentina and is already living a nightmare | OneFootball

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·7 September 2026

Pote has only just joined Fiorentina and is already living a nightmare

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Fiorentina are officially without a manager after announcing the departure of Fabio Grosso, a decision that directly affects Pedro Gonçalves. The Italian coach was removed from his post following a disastrous start to the Serie A season, with three defeats in the first three matchdays and the team sitting bottom of the table with zero points.

The most recent setback, against Torino, proved to be the final straw. The Florence side had taken the lead, but allowed a comeback and eventually lost 2-1 at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. Before that, they had already suffered a 4-0 defeat to Roma and a 3-0 home loss to newly promoted Frosinone.


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The record in the Italian league makes for particularly grim reading: just one goal scored and nine conceded in three matches. The team’s only win of the season came in the Coppa Italia, a 4-1 victory over Benevento, but it was not enough to prevent a change in the dugout. Grosso had arrived at Fiorentina in June.

The defeat to Torino also carried special significance for the former Sporting player. Pote made his debut in that very match. On the other side was Daniel Bragança, who plays for Torino, in a game that ultimately marked the end of Grosso’s brief spell in Florence.

Fiorentina must now quickly find a solution for the bench, as their next fixture is already scheduled for Friday against Venezia. Paolo Vanoli, who already coached the team last season, is expected to take over.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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