Overview
- Rolando Mandragora scored a first‑half penalty before Cristian Volpato equalised, sealing a 1-1 result at the Mapei Stadium.
- Fiorentina stay bottom level on points with Verona, still seeking a first league win after collecting only six points so far.
- Vanoli urged midfielders Nicolò Fagioli and Nicolussi Caviglia to play forward more decisively, stressing greater attacking intent through the middle.
- Injuries and bans constrained selections: Robin Gosens was ruled out, Tommaso Fazzini remained sidelined with an ankle issue, and Pongracic was suspended, while Sassuolo were without Domenico Berardi.
- The coach said he has worked on physical, tactical and mental aspects and sees December’s dense schedule as the window to spark a turnaround.