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At the end of Torino-Fiorentina, Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino spoke at a press conference to comment on the match.

Below is an excerpt from the words of the Campania coach following the victory in Torino–Fiorentina.

Torino-Fiorentina, Palladino’s Comments

In response to a specific question, the coach expressed his views on the standings: “It has an effect, and I’m glad the players are looking at it even though I tell them not to. We need to focus on one game at a time and improve. Today we won, but it wasn’t the type of performance I prefer.

In the second half, we stopped playing a bit, and I say this after a victory. However, I liked the team spirit. We need to maintain this enthusiasm and think immediately about the Conference.”

Regarding the decisive players, the coach admitted: “Having players of great caliber makes a difference; these matches are won with cleverness. Special players know how to make decisive plays. Coaches greatly appreciate having such athletes, but today I liked the whole team, and there was also the ability to endure. Now we need to recover our energy for Europe.”

On the satisfaction related to Comuzzo and Adli’s condition, the coach added: “It’s not about a single player but about the attitude of the entire team, both the starters and those who come on during the match. We still have several players out, and I need everyone; the defensive phase is the responsibility of the whole team. Adli had a thigh discomfort after Marassi, we kept him resting, but today he came on well.”

Regarding the balance after recent results, he commented: “The nuances show how competitive the group is. I wanted to give a day off, but the group chose to train, demonstrating how focused and eager they are to improve. It’s a great satisfaction. I also thank the fans: there were many of them, and the victory is for them.”

The coach then analyzed the second half of today’s match: “It’s not that I didn’t like my team, but you can’t just defend. We played a bit too passively, but considering all the matches played, it can be understood. I’m not worried; Toro also deserves credit, as they could have troubled us, but we were good to win.”

Regarding the team’s ability to stay high in the standings, he stated: “For me, yes; they demonstrate this every day with their mentality and preparation. I could almost stop coaching, as they are so good at finding solutions. However, we haven’t achieved anything yet. It’s a nice moment, and I didn’t expect this enthusiasm either. A sort of magic has been created in the locker room, but we cannot let our guard down. Matches are tough; we must remain humble and face one game at a time, trying to surprise everyone. No one would have imagined this situation.”

The coach then spoke about Ranieri: “He always excels in what he does; he must always stay active. I didn’t give him the armband for these qualities, but without Quarta and Biraghi, the armband went to him.”

About Bove, he emphasized his versatility: “He can play anywhere; he’s extraordinary and can also act as a second striker. Depending on the match, I decide his position. He doesn’t have a fixed role; he can play in a two, a three, as a playmaker, or as a winger who cuts inside. Intelligent players don’t have just one role, and he can cover different positions.”