Fiorentina, Vanoli: We need a mental shift and more courage | OneFootball

On the eve of the Conference League clash against Dynamo Kiev, Paolo Vanoli uses the European stage to send a direct and targeted message to his Fiorentina.

Fiorentina, Vanoli shakes things up: “We need a mental change. We must rediscover values, identity, and courage”

Despite the international commitment, the coach's thoughts remain anchored to the difficult situation in the league, with the team at the bottom of the standings, seven points away from the safety zone.

In a tense but focused Viola Park, Vanoli spoke clearly, indicating the path to recovery.

“We need to bring out the values. More important than tactics”

Vanoli goes straight to the heart of the problem, bypassing schemes and boards:

“We still need to bring out the values that can get us out of this situation, they are more important than tactics.”

According to the coach, three pillars are needed to reverse the course: work, unity, mutual trust.

“Only work, unity, and trust in each other can get you out of these situations.”

Fiorentina seeks identity, emotional solidity, and that sense of belonging which, in moments like this, can be as valuable as a crucial goal.

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Despite the urgency related to the league, tomorrow's match at the Franchi remains a significant step. Vanoli demands responsibility:

“Tomorrow we must go on the field with the desire to bring home important points. Whoever goes on the field must lend a hand, help, not to Vanoli but to the team.”

A simple and direct message, aiming to reunite a group that has appeared fragile in recent weeks.

“I told the boys that we have hit rock bottom. Now we need the click”

The coach does not hide the gravity of the moment:

“Today I told the boys that we have hit rock bottom.”

The crucial issue is mental. A leap, an inner reaction is needed:

“Today I need to find the click in my players' heads. Perhaps they need to take a small step back to take three forward.”

According to Vanoli, only by getting back to the level of direct competitors for survival can individual and collective qualities emerge.

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Vanoli also returns to the penalty incident that sparked internal discussions:

“I would like to close the episode. These are things that are part of football.”

The coach clarifies the hierarchy:

“First Albert, then Mandragora. It is in Albert's sensitivity to decide, and this makes me think he told the truth.”

He does not seek culprits, but unity:

“In these moments we must not feel against each other. The talks in the locker room are to get out of it.”

A Fiorentina that must rediscover courage, humility, and identity

Vanoli does not call for miracles, but a return to the essentials. His Fiorentina must rediscover humility, courage, and a solid mental structure. Before tactics.

The match against Dynamo can become a psychological springboard, but the real goal remains climbing back up in the league. A climb that, as Vanoli reiterates, will mainly come from the mind.

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