Fabio Grosso knows his job as Fiorentina head coach is already on the line, just three games into the Serie A season. The Viola are in a full-blown crisis, dropping their latest match 2-1 to Torino and remaining absolutely winless. It’s undeniable this team is in deep trouble early on, with calls for Grosso’s job already echoing.
Three Games, Zero Points: A Brutal Start
This start is a nightmare. Fiorentina got absolutely crushed 4-0 by Roma, then fell 3-0 to Frosinone before today’s 2-1 heartbreaker against Torino at the Stadio Franchi. They even managed to take the lead today, with Mateo Pellegrino blasting one in from distance. But then Rolando Mandragora, a player who literally left Fiorentina on deadline day, came back to haunt them, leveling the score. Che Adams sealed the deal for Torino, giving them their first points of the campaign and leaving Fiorentina reeling. Grosso called it “a pity to lose this match,” recognizing they “could’ve done many things better, especially in the first half.”
Losing Control and Fan Frustration
Grosso admitted the team loses control “at the first incident that goes against us.” He told DAZN Italia, “That decision is for those above me and I can only put myself at their disposal.” He also clearly feels the pressure, stating, “It’s very disappointing, this crowd deserves different results.” You can bet the fans are feeling it too; the chants from the stands were all about urging Fiorentina to show more determination and grit. Grosso believes they didn’t allow Torino much, and even had two big early scoring opportunities before the break, plus a chance to go 2-0 up after taking the lead. “I don’t feel that we deserved to lose today, but this is football,” he said. Sometimes, football just hits different.
Investment vs. Finding the Balance
Remember all that summer spending? Fiorentina invested a ton this off-season, making numerous changes to a side that struggled to escape the relegation zone last term. That kind of overhaul means finding the right balance takes time. Grosso noted it is especially tough when players are getting slotted in just hours after arriving. He’s got a big task ahead, trying to figure out the right starting XI for his system. “The objective is to find the right starting XI for my football, but it’s difficult to achieve that quickly. We are working and will continue to do so,” Grosso explained. The pressure is immense, and you have to wonder how much time he really has to figure it out when the losses keep piling up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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