The home loss to Como marks their second consecutive defeat at the Franchi, much to the dismay of the Curva Fiesole. Captain Ranieri states, “We need to work hard, but now we go to Pisa to win.” Sporting Director Pradè also faces criticism, affirming, “We will climb back up. We have unlimited faith in the coach.”
Following the final whistle, the Curva Fiesole erupted in boos, protesting Fiorentina`s second consecutive home loss, first against Napoli and now Como. While last Saturday`s defeat still garnered some applause, this time patience has worn thin. The jeers were accompanied by chants demanding the team show more respect for the jersey, run harder, and display greater determination. Sporting Director Pradè also drew criticism. This sour aftermath comes after a 1-2 home defeat to Fabregas`s side, who mounted a comeback victory. Pre-season expectations were high, yet points are scarce, and the city is already restless, still awaiting their first league win.
Stefano Pioli, well-acquainted with Florence, didn`t shy away from the situation: “I`m sorry because our results are causing discontent. The fans were right to boo us. I didn`t anticipate such a tough start, and I`m disheartened. We only played well for one half, and if we don`t manage the ball better, we`ll be in trouble.”
Captain Luca Ranieri also weighed in on the fan reaction: “The protest is fair because we are Fiorentina, and we must give more. Let`s not dramatize, but we need to push harder and show more courage. Now we go to Pisa to win.”
Analysis and Referee
Pioli then shifted his focus to the game itself: “It`s my responsibility to ensure the team`s play is more fluid. It will take more time than I expected, but we will get there. Allow me to also say that the free-kick for the first goal was incorrect. It was our foul on Fortini. The referee first whistled that challenge, then Piccoli`s foul was called. We lost due to our own mistakes, but there was an error in that specific situation. The team is training well during the week, and we`re not managing to express ourselves, but we have the potential to do better.”
Pradè`s Comments
Sporting Director Daniele Pradè also expressed “great regret and disappointment,” adding: “Of course, we didn`t expect these results, but we are at the beginning of a journey, and even if we didn`t expect to start this poorly, the season is long. I am confident. The squad is excellent; we should anticipate a change. Despite this challenging start, we are convinced we will overcome it. We have unlimited faith in Stefano Pioli. He is our leader, a man of experience, and he has our complete trust.”
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