Bernardeschi to face Fiorentina
Federico Bernardeschi will face a hostile reception when he returns to the Stadio Artemio Franchi tonight, having left Fiorentina for Juventus in the summer. Words: Elio Salerno Federico Bernardeschi will…
Federico Bernardeschi will face a hostile reception when he returns to the Stadio Artemio Franchi tonight, having left Fiorentina for Juventus in the summer. Words: Elio Salerno Federico Bernardeschi will…
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli insists “it’s possible to beat Juventus”, but the fans “will have to help us”. The Viola welcome their most hated rivals to the Stadio Artemio Franchi…
With the biggest game of the season looming, how are Fiorentina gearing up to face Juventus? Words: Jack Stevens For Stefano Pioli and Fiorentina, the season boils down to the…
Stefano Pioli was delighted with Fiorentina’s reaction to last week’s home hammering by Verona in victory at Bologna. Young star Federico Chiesa netted the winner for the Viola just under…
Stefano Pioli knew it was inevitable Fiorentina fans would protest ahead of their trip to Bologna. “They expressed support and concern.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click…
Stefano Pioli says ‘the blame is shared’ for Fiorentina’s embarrassing home defeat to Verona today. The Viola were on the receiving end of a 4-1 thrashing by Fabio Pecchia’s team,…
Stefano Pioli says Fiorentina will struggle to ever finish in the top six of Serie A unless they find a way to punch above their weight. The Viola are currently…
Fiorentina boss Stefano Pioli says his side ‘only played in flashes’ after defeat at Sampdoria. The Viola were well beaten at Marassi, with Fabio Quagliarella’s hat-trick rendering Carlos Sanchez’s late…
Stefano Pioli has a decimated Fiorentina squad for their trip to Sampdoria. “We have to play as a team and I am not worried.” It kicks off on Sunday at…
Stefano Pioli felt Fiorentina deserved more than a 1-1 draw against Inter and praised their determination to snatch a late equaliser. Although Giovanni Simeone only secured a point in stoppages,…
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli says Inter are playing well - “we focus too much on results, in terms of performance the Nerazzurri are not in difficulty”. The two sides meet…
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli insists he has “no regrets” about his brief spell at Inter last season. The tactician replaced Frank de Boer on the Nerazzurri bench in March 2016,…
Stefano Pioli was furious after Fiorentina’s 1-1 draw with Milan, claiming Alessio Romagnoli’s foul “should’ve been a double red card.” Just before half-time, Romagnoli was fortunate to only see yellow…
Stefano Pioli says the game with Milan is “important” for Fiorentina, and believes the Rossoneri are better than their position would suggest. The two sides meet tomorrow at the Stadio…
Stefano Pioli rues a poor Fiorentina start, as they capitulated 1-0 to Lazio in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. “I think we deserved more time.” Senad Lulic got the decisive goal…
With the winter break coming later in Serie A this year, some sides appear to be struggling with the furious pace at the top. In a weekend which may come…
Khouma Babacar scored the winner for Fiorentina against Cagliari tonight, but is “not happy with the fact I’ve not started a game.” The Senegalese striker came off the bench to…
Stefano Pioli praised Fiorentina for their determination and “defensive solidity” to earn a 1-0 win away to Cagliari, but told off match-winner Khouma Babacar. “It’s an important victory and one…
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli doesn’t want to talk about Europe, but hopes Andrea Della Valle will return to the stadium. The Viola patron spoke yesterday about the desire to make…
Stefano Pioli describes Fiorentina’s goalless draw with Genoa as ‘another step forward’ for his side. La Viola lacked a finishing touch in today’s stalemate at the Artemio Franchi but they…