Vincenzo Italiano admits he ‘did not think’ Fiorentina could lose after taking the lead against Bologna and has an injury update on Dodo. ‘A defeat like this is just madness. I have to take the blame.’
The Viola had gone in front through Lucas Martinez Quarta on a Riccardo Saponara assist, but then conceded two goals in the space of three minutes from Musa Barrow and Marko Arnautovic.
“The first half was balanced, then we broke the deadlock and I did not think we could lose from that situation. Instead we conceded two goals with two balls that were just hoofed up there,” Italiano told DAZN.
There were also protests about the winner, as Kasius appeared to catch Martinez Quarta on the back of the head with an elbow when stealing back the ball.
“I don’t want to comment on dubious incidents, that is not out role. The important thing is we cannot concede two goals like that.
“It wasn’t a sharp performance, it is our own fault and I have to take the blame. A defeat like this is just madness. We continue to not win, that is the problem. We don’t deserve to, but we keep losing.”
There was also a blow for Fiorentina on the stroke of half-time when Dodo was stretchered off with a suspected calf strain.
“It is something serious, we hope he won’t be out of action for too long. It’s a problem playing every three days and unfortunately we won’t have him for a while.”