Montella: ‘Fiorentina heads held high’
Vincenzo Montella insists “even a draw would’ve been disappointing after that performance” and Fiorentina could have done no more in a 1-0 home loss to Lecce. Andrea La Mantia scored…
Vincenzo Montella insists “even a draw would’ve been disappointing after that performance” and Fiorentina could have done no more in a 1-0 home loss to Lecce. Andrea La Mantia scored…
There are reports Vincenzo Montella will be fired as Fiorentina coach after a home defeat to Lecce, with Gennaro Gattuso the favourite. The Viola have struggled this season, but after…
Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella has insisted that he did not criticise Federico Chiesa when he said the winger was out of shape physically and mentally. Chiesa has been absent from…
Rocco Commisso says Federico Chiesa knows how important he is to Fiorentina, but he didn't promise Champions League football, only that "we wouldn't repeat the failure of last season." President…
Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone has confirmed that the club are sticking with Vincenzo Montella, despite their bad run of results. Fiorentina lost 1-0 to Verona yesterday, and they haven’t…
Vincenzo Montella freely admits Fiorentina deserved to lose against Hellas Verona. “It was not a good performance, but it’s a tough fixture for everyone.” Samuel Di Carmine – a lifelong…
Vincenzo Montella complains Federico Chiesa "must improve as a winger to play in a 3-5-2" formation, as Fiorentina "cannot get it wrong" against Verona today. It kicks off at 14.00…
Federico Chiesa has been Franck Ribery’s Fiorentina strike partner this season, but the veteran admits he sees the Italian “more as a winger”. Ribery has just served a three-match ban…
Vincenzo Montella was pleased with Franck Ribery’s performance after Fiorentina beat Virtus Entella 5-1 in a friendly. The Serie B team was swept aside at the Stadio Franchi in this…
Fiorentina have reportedly made an approach for ex-Inter boss Luciano Spalletti after a poor run of form under Vincenzo Montella. Following their 5-2 away defeat to Cagliari, the Viola sit…
Vincenzo Montella has to concede “Cagliari were superior in every way” after his Fiorentina were flattened 5-2. “We didn’t wake up until 5-0 down.” Only a late brace from young…
Vincenzo Montella confirms Fiorentina were in talks with Radja Nainggolan over a summer move before he joined Cagliari, but is disappointed in Giovanni Simeone. Speaking at his press conference ahead…
Vincenzo Montella was reassured by the Fiorentina fightback to hold Parma 1-1. “We saw a different team after the break.” Gaetano Castrovilli’s diving header cancelled out the Gervinho counter-attack at…
Vincenzo Montella admits Fiorentina “didn’t expect to have already built an identity” so early into the season, but he’s concerned by Parma. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT,…
Franck Ribery says he is in “love” with surroundings at Fiorentina and likes working under Vincenzo Montella “very much”. Speaking to the official Serie A channel on YouTube, Fiorentina’s newest…
Former Milan chief Adriano Galliani claims Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso was once “on the verge” of buying the Rossoneri from Yonghong Li. Commisso was heavily linked with a takeover before…
Vincenzo Montella praised Fiorentina for their “maturity” and fitness levels in a comeback win over Sassuolo, but joked about Franck Ribery advice. The coach was suspended along with Ribery, so…
Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella was furious at the referee for not checking VAR on the winning Lazio goal. “That’s what it’s there for.” The Viola were beaten 2-1 by a…
Vincenzo Montella sees Lazio as “a good test” for Fiorentina and defended Federico Chiesa from accusations of diving. “Drawing a foul is a skill.” It kicks off on Sunday at…
Fiorentina have leapt to the defence of Federico Chiesa after the winger was booked for diving against Brescia. Chiesa was shown a yellow card for perceived simulation in the Brescia…