Sassuolo v Fiorentina: Vanoli wary of revealing team issues | OneFootball

Paolo Vanoli, Fiorentina's coach, held the usual press conference, this time on the eve of the match against Sassuolo.

Sassuolo-Fiorentina, Vanoli speaks on the eve: “We have several difficulties, discussing them now would mean giving clues to our opponents”

The Viola is undoubtedly in one of the most complicated and at times catastrophic seasons of its existence, and day after day, the anticipation for the first win of the season grows, which would give the team a bit of confidence to face the rest of the championship with their heads held high. Currently, Fiorentina is in last place, tied with Verona, with only 6 points accumulated in 13 matches. A very low tally considering last season's sixth-place finish.

Here are the words of the former Torino coach:

On the formation

“We have several difficulties, discussing them now would mean giving clues to our opponents.”

On tomorrow's away game

“It has been a useful week, also because from tomorrow a real tour de force begins. We have worked on all aspects, both tactical and physical. We know well the value of this month, we will move forward game by game. It starts with Sassuolo: I have already observed them live and they are doing well at home. The squad is competitive, they have valid alternatives in every sector even without Berardi. They have built a solid group.”

On the support from the fans

“It was an important moment. The fans made us feel great support; now it's up to us to drag them along. In Bergamo, we showed good things, especially in the second half. You have to seek out luck: if that cross goes out instead of in, the game changes.”

On the injury situation

“With Robin, we have made a small step forward. He completed part of the final training, but it's difficult for him to be available tomorrow: we monitor him day by day. He is working well, but he won't be there. Fortini, on the other hand, has returned: until yesterday he had a fever but now he has resumed. Fazzini, however, is out due to his ankle: I think I will recover him next week.”

On the choice of attack

“When I talk about two forwards, I don't necessarily mean two physical strikers. It's a possibility: I can also field Kean and Gudmundsson, they are still two forwards, with different characteristics. I don't expect Fazzini to play as the second striker marking the man like Piccoli or Kean. It's important to exploit the qualities: I have four forwards and I have to make them available to each other. There are many situations to work on. Tactically, you can do everything, as long as there is balance. We must attack but also cover: we can also change the system. We'll see.”

On Gudmundsson

“He said important words during the week. I see him grown, he has overcome three complicated years and now he has freed himself of a burden. I want him to free himself on the field as well, showing what we expect. I believe in him a lot. It was a difficult situation, but now I see him more serene. As he said, he doesn't want to be pitied: he is a professional and it will depend on him.”

On the midfielders

It's not true that they can't filter. They simply need to learn to maintain their position better. Fagioli and Nicolussi have different characteristics: Fagioli is a playmaker, but I also liked him as a play; however, he needs to seek verticalization more. I ask the midfielders to look forward and Nicolò has this quality. Nicolussi also needs to grow in this aspect. More order is needed: they must move connected, whether in two or three. We cannot lose control of the central area, which happens when we become disorganized due to excessive zeal. And this also compromises the winning of second balls. Against Atalanta, it annoyed me that Fagioli thought too much about shielding Scamacca.”

On the president

“He is always close to us, and I thank him. He and his family are going through a complicated time, both for health and for Fiorentina, but every day he is by our side.”

Finally, on the defense

“Lately the concentration has increased. There's little to discuss about the first-half goal in Bergamo. Instead, we need to improve on set pieces, like on the second goal. But our attention is growing: since I've been following them, I try to make them work more on the man. Sometimes they double where it's not needed, leaving one free. We are trying to correct these things.”

Antonio Karol Giordano

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