Fiorentina’s new midfield shape unveiled by coach Fabio Grosso in Gubbio friendly

Coach Fabio Grosso used the preseason friendly against Serie C side Gubbio to showcase his tactical blueprint for ACF Fiorentina. Deploying a 4-3-3, he emphasized a structured midfield built around a low‑block defensive midfielder. Ivorian youngster Inao Oulai was positioned in front of the back line, allowing forward‑looking players such as Riccardo Fagioli to operate as a mezzala. Veteran Nicolò Mandragora acted as the primary playmaker, with Atta and Ndiaye providing width on either side. The team rotated many squad members, with only Simon Sohm missing due to a minor physical issue.

The match highlighted several emerging prospects, including Federico Croci’s energetic wing play and the steady performances of older players like Gudmundsson. While the result offered a glimpse of the squad’s potential, Grosso noted that the tactical concepts will be refined over the coming weeks as the season approaches.