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Fiorentina Appoints Paolo Vanoli as Head Coach Ahead of Genoa Debut

The club turns to a former Coppa Italia match-winner to steady a last-place side after a Mainz defeat prompted sporting director Roberto Goretti to act.

Overview

  • Vanoli arrives on an eight-month contract with an option to renew and has led his first training session in Florence.
  • His first match in charge is scheduled for Sunday at Marassi against Genoa coached by Daniele De Rossi.
  • Fiorentina sits bottom of Serie A with four points and no wins, underlining the urgency of the change.
  • He is expected to install a three-at-the-back setup featuring wing-backs in a 3-5-2, with reports outlining roles for Dodo, Robin Gosens and an anchor in goal.
  • The 50-year-old’s résumé includes work with Italy’s youth teams, assistant roles under Antonio Conte at Chelsea and Inter, a cup win with Spartak Moscow, promotion with Venezia and a stint at Torino, plus lasting popularity in Florence for his decisive 2001 Coppa Italia goal.