Fiorentina turmoil: penalty row between Vanoli, Gudmundsson, Kean | OneFootball

The purple crisis shows no signs of abating. The heavy defeat against Sassuolo has been compounded by internal tensions, fiery statements, and social media responses that have further inflamed an already exasperated environment. The penalty case involving Mandragora has revealed deep cracks in the locker room and in the relationship between the coach and players, at a time when Fiorentina desperately needs to regain unity and results.

Fiorentina in the storm: penalty case erupts between Vanoli, Gudmundsson, and Kean

Fiorentina is going through one of the most critical moments of recent seasons, with disappointing results, internal tensions, and an increasingly heavy atmosphere surrounding the team. The defeat against Sassuolo was not just a misstep on the field but the trigger for a deep malaise involving the group, the environment, and internal relationships.

To exacerbate the situation, there were some incidents during and after the loss, starting with the controversial penalty converted by Mandragora. An episode that could have changed the course of the match but instead fueled controversy. Coach Paolo Vanoli commented on the penalty management: “The designated penalty taker was Gudmundsson but he didn’t want to take it, the second was Mandragora and Kean – who isn’t scoring at the moment – wanted to take it, but that’s not the issue. The issue is that after 5 minutes you find the goal, you have the crowd pushing you, we have no more excuses. Enough! We just need to go on the field and play… I still haven’t managed to get into these guys’ heads.”

The coach’s words generated further friction, so much so that Albert Gudmundsson responded on social media: “I have never and will never refuse to take a penalty… Yesterday another player took the ball and wanted to take the penalty, and I am not the kind of person who argues with a teammate in front of a full stadium.”

A back-and-forth that shows how divided the locker room is, while the standings continue to be frightening and the specter of relegation looms ever larger.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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