Fiorentina supervisor Raffaele Palladino admitted he has skilled some ‘disagreeable days’ within the wake of his facet’s third consecutive Serie A defeat, however insisted that their journey has additionally loads of ‘positives’ and he doesn’t need to ‘throw all the things away’.
The Viola picked up their eighth league defeat of the season by shedding 1-0 by the hands of Verona, dropping to sixth within the standings, though both Milan or Bologna might leapfrog them on Thursday in the event that they take all of the three factors of their rescheduled match on the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Palladino has come beneath scrutiny attributable to his crew’s inconsistency, notably for the reason that flip of the 12 months, however he remarked how a ‘revolution’ when it comes to personnel change each final summer season and in January didn’t make issues simpler for him.
Palladino: Fiorentina will ‘flip issues round’, negativity ‘exaggerated’
“These previous couple of days have been disagreeable,” forward of Fiorentina’s Serie A conflict in opposition to Lecce on Friday.
“Shedding in that method hurts, and we have to analyse all the things—why we misplaced and the adverse pattern we’re experiencing. Along with the crew, we’ve analysed, mentioned, and examined issues from each angle.
“We’ve additionally been working arduous on the pitch. We need to get out of this case with all our power and sources. I’m certain the gamers will give all the things they’ve on Friday to show issues round.
“Defeats ought to make you stronger inside, and that’s what issues to me. As for the president, no, I haven’t spoken with him. I’ve been centered on the crew, particularly with a brief week forward. However I’ll certainly get the possibility to talk with him.
“We had a poor second half in Verona, although we tried within the first, even when we have been ineffective up entrance. We additionally tried to make use of the extensive areas, however past ways, what issues to me is that the crew steps onto the pitch with spirit, power, and a robust mindset to beat this second.
“We’ve labored on particular facets, however altering issues doesn’t imply a lot if the mentality isn’t proper. That’s what we’re specializing in. I’ve seen the gamers motivated and decided—they know Friday’s sport is essential, and I’m assured we’ll flip issues round.”
Palladino has confronted criticism for a number of causes, together with failing to combine January signings successfully, one thing that ‘all the time requires time’ in his opinion.
“I might reply in some ways, however actually, I don’t even need to deny it,” Palladino continued.
“I don’t learn or let this stuff have an effect on me. I’m right here as a result of I consider it’s proper to take duty for the nice of Fiorentina.
“We have to put issues into context. This season has been considerably of a revolution—50% of the squad modified in the summertime. We had difficulties in August and September however overcame them by way of arduous work, reaching nice outcomes.
“Then, in January, we had one other mini-revolution, which all the time requires time, effort, and endurance. You’ll be able to’t simply throw in new gamers and anticipate all the things to click on instantly.
“Sure, we’re going through challenges—it is a reality. However 20 days in the past, we beat Inter 3-0, and all the things appeared excellent. Now, the criticism and negativity really feel exaggerated.
“Within the final 5 years, Fiorentina have by no means been sixth after 26 rounds or had these defensive numbers. After all, we settle for criticism—we’re not celebrating—however we have to recognise each the journey we’re on and the potential we’ve.
“It might be a disgrace to throw all the things away with out acknowledging the positives. That’s what bothers me. I do know the place this crew can go and the way a lot work we put in. Shedding hurts, and I’m the primary to really feel it, however the crew wants time. We’re additionally coping with accidents, however we’re decided to show issues round.”
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“He suffered a head trauma,” Palladino defined.
“He’s feeling higher however wants some relaxation. Within the coming days, the mandatory evaluations will probably be made to find out when he can resume coaching. The physician is dealing with it, however we hope to have him again as quickly as doable.”
Does Palladino really feel deserted by the membership?
“By no means! I had lunch with the director (Pradè) simply half an hour in the past,” he claimed.
“We’re all in the identical boat, together with you journalists. If Fiorentina battle, everybody does. I’ve a robust relationship with the director—there’s mutual respect, dialogue, and friendship.
“If you happen to don’t consider it, what can we do? Ought to we come right here collectively? I swear, the bond with the membership is strong. If outcomes don’t come, it’s honest that the coach is criticised and the membership evaluates the scenario.
“You develop by way of challenges. At Monza, all the things was comparatively easy for 2 years, however now I’m experiencing a second of actual progress for myself and my workers.
“I work day and night time for Fiorentina, and I’ll give my all. We’ve already fallen twice this season, and now we need to rise once more. This crew has proven it might probably try this.
“Some groups that completed nicely forward of Fiorentina final season are actually under us, but they’re praised for having a terrific season. We’re sixth, and it’s all adverse—it doesn’t make sense. We’re on the best path.”