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Fiorentina dismisses Grosso, moves to appoint Vanoli

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Following a disastrous start to the Serie A season, ACF Fiorentina has dismissed head coach Fabio Grosso. The decision follows three consecutive defeats that left the club at the bottom of the table with zero points and a goal difference of one scored to nine conceded. These losses included matches against Roma (0-4), Frosinone (0-3), and a 2-1 loss to Torino at the Artemio Franchi stadium. The defeat to Torino, where Torino staged a comeback with goals from Rolando Mandragora and Che Adams, drew heavy criticism from supporters, including chants calling for Grosso to leave his position. In response to the coaching vacancy, the club has appointed Paolo Vanoli, who previously guided Fiorentina to safety last season by finishing in 15th place. Vanoli has already returned to lead training sessions. Internal tensions have intensified following reports of a heated confrontation between Grosso and sporting director Fabio Paratici regarding tactical directions, squad construction, and transfer market strategies. Following his dismissal, ~~Fiorentina~~ Fiorentina’s legal team is ~~reportedly considering disciplinary action against Grosso through federal commissions.~~ investigating whether Grosso’s conduct and statements toward Paratici constitute serious misconduct or a breach of contract. Reports indicate that during their confrontation, Grosso expressed significant doubts regarding the club’s ability to implement solutions to reverse their ~~form.~~ form and suggested he might not return to training. Former player Sauro Fattori has criticized the club’s management, suggesting Grosso was left isolated and used as a scapegoat. ~~Fattori noted that while the manager made errors, the squad’s composition—featuring thirteen new signings with only two capable of starting—placed undue pressure on the team.~~ This instability follows significant investment by the club, which spent approximately 130 to 150 million euros to restructure the team. ~~This managerial change occurs during~~ As the ~~club’s centenary year, a period marked by significant transition and internal tension.~~ club transitions under Vanoli, bookmakers have significantly increased the odds of Fiorentina facing relegation.

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