Paolo Vanoli emphasizes that Fiorentina's work is not finished after their victory over Lazio, which places them eight points clear of relegation. He expresses hope for their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
Vanoli: āFiorentina job not done yet, now to dream with Crystal Palaceā
Vanoli: āFiorentina job not done yet, now to dream with Crystal Palaceā
Paolo Vanoli warns āthe job is not yet doneā for Fiorentina after beating Lazio to break eight points clear of the bottom three. āNow we will try to dream against Crystal Palace.ā
The mood in the Viola camp was poor after Thursdayās 3-0 Conference League quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, but it was no secret that their focus this season had to be on securing Serie A safety.
With Cremonese and Lecce losing this weekend, they knew a victory with Lazio would put them eight points clear of the drop zone with six rounds left to play.
It was a slender win, decided by the Robin Gosens header at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, as well as some big David De Gea saves on Mattia Zaccagni and Petar Ratkov.
Vanoli keeps Fiorentina focused
FLORENCE, ITALY ā APRIL 13: Head coach Paolo Vanoli manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
āIt is nice to look at the table now, but the job is not done yet,ā Vanoli told DAZN Italia.
āI want to thank the lads, who prepared well with character, sacrifice and a team spirit to the end through seven minutes of added time. We couldāve scored a second goal with a bit more quality in the final third, but I couldnāt really have asked for more.ā
Fiorentina now try to overturn a massive 3-0 deficit when hosting Crystal Palace in the second leg of the Conference League quarter-final on Thursday evening.
FLORENCE, ITALY ā APRIL 13: Rolando Mandragora of ACF Fiorentina celebrates the victory after during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
āNow we must recharge the batteries and try to dream all over again in the Conference League. We are in front of our fans, so we have to believe,ā added Vanoli.
āA team like this was not accustomed to being in the relegation zone. Now hopefully we can have a bit more freedom and be less frenetic, because many errors are caused by that too. We owe it to ourselves and our fans to give it our all in the Conference League too.ā
The surge has been undeniable, as in the last nine Serie A rounds, Fiorentina picked up 18 points, fewer only than Inter and Napoliās 20 in that same period.
Considering those results, does Vanoli believe he could put his name forward to stay on next season?
āI always had faith in the club and when I arrived here, I knew we needed something remarkable. I never thought about the future, I just focused on the good of Fiorentina, and the words of the President when I signed the contract, and sadly he has since died.
āMy job is not yet done.ā
FLORENCE, ITALY ā APRIL 13: Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Another big change in February was the arrival of director Fabio Paratici, who has helped bring some stability to the Viola.
āHis curriculum speaks for him, he has won a great deal in many international clubs. He is a great professional and we are all very happy to have him here.ā
Q&A
What did Paolo Vanoli say about Fiorentina's current situation?
Paolo Vanoli stated that the job is not yet done for Fiorentina, highlighting the need to focus on securing Serie A safety.
How did Fiorentina's victory over Lazio impact their league standing?
Fiorentina's win against Lazio put them eight points clear of the relegation zone with six matches remaining in the season.
What was the mood in the Fiorentina camp after their loss to Crystal Palace?
The mood was poor following Fiorentina's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Conference League quarter-finals.
What are Fiorentina's next steps after their win against Lazio?
Fiorentina aims to build on their recent success as they prepare to face Crystal Palace again, with hopes of improving their performance.
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