Beppe Iachini admits he ‘didn’t think he would return’ to Fiorentina after his dismissal, especially because Cesare Prandelli walked away due to personal reasons.

Beppe Iachini admits he ‘didn’t think he would return’ to Fiorentina after his dismissal, especially because Cesare Prandelli walked away due to personal reasons.

The coach had been fired on November 9, but returned this morning after Prandelli abruptly handed in his resignation, having been increasingly stressed by the demands of the job.

“I want first of all to offer my affectionate salute to Prandelli, as we have reciprocal admiration and friendship,” Iachini told the official Fiorentina website in a filmed interview.

“I am sorry for his situation. I didn’t think I would return, but these things happen in football. Fiorentina is the team I always supported and in a moment of difficulty like last year, they called me, so I will again try to give my best.

“My relationship with Fiorentina has gone on for many years, I’ve always felt at home here and now we must all work hard to make the fans proud of us.”

It has been a chaotic campaign on and off the field, with reports the players were shocked at Prandelli’s sudden exit, particularly the reasons given.

“I met with the lads this morning, they were a bit down, but eager to do well. There are 10 important games to go and we have to get right back on track.”

Since Iachini’s exit, there have been some changes to the squad in January, such as the arrival of Kevin Malcuit and Aleksandar Kokorin.

“I knew of Malcuit and he had some injury problems, but has excellent potential,” continued Iachini.

“I haven’t met Kokorin yet, but I hope he can settle in quickly. The most important thing in general is to rediscover that unity and spirit to pick up points for our Serie A safety.”

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