Vanoli Urges Fiorentina to Return to Fundamentals
Paolo Vanoli revealed he had only «половина тренировки» to prepare Fiorentina for their 2-2 Serie A draw against Genoa on Sunday. He emphasized that tactical changes will come only after the team masters the basics.
First Match as Head Coach
Sunday’s game marked Vanoli’s debut after replacing Stefano Pioli earlier in the week. His squad faced a Genoa side also led by a newly appointed coach, Daniele De Rossi, who took over from Patrick Vieira.
Limited Preparation Time
Vanoli was officially named Fiorentina’s head coach on Friday, leaving minimal time to train for the crucial clash against a fellow relegation-threatened Genoa.
“Coming in with half a training session wasn’t easy, so congratulations to the guys,” Vanoli told DAZN after full-time. “You have to start from the basics in these situations: Spirit and togetherness. This has to be fundamental for us. We need to rediscover the positivity that allows you to avoid mistakes.”
Defensive Concerns Remain
Fiorentina have already conceded eight goals from set-pieces this Serie A season. Vanoli admitted the lack of preparation time prevented addressing this defensive weakness before the match.
Summary: Vanoli stresses Fiorentina must rebuild from the basics, focusing on spirit and unity, after a brief preparation for his coaching debut amid defensive struggles.