Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano left fans stunned this evening with the trip to Torino, as after 141 different starting line-ups, he confirmed the same XI.
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Italiano had made his unpredictability in picking a starting XI oddly predictable, as he had chosen a different line-up in 141 consecutive matches on the Fiorentina bench.
However, that extraordinary run ended tonight with the same side that had started last week’s victory over Lazio.
He had been expected to bring in Jonathan Ikone for Riccardo Sottil, but by choosing the Italian, Italiano showed an uncharacteristic consistency.
For the first time since Italiano was appointed in the summer of 2021, Fiorentina have confirmed their team.
The coach has overseen 70 wins, 27 draws and 44 defeats in all competition, seemingly mastering the technique of squad rotation.
#TorinoFiorentina, #Italiano conferma la stessa formazione per la prima volta dopo 141 partite https://t.co/1lwZtfCDbr pic.twitter.com/gh48HDGkox
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