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Fiorentina Keeps Vanoli, Sends Squad Into Ritiro After Ninth Defeat

Betting markets now price a real risk of relegation after the club ordered a ritiro following the Verona loss.

Overview

  • Club figures met at Viola Park to review the crisis and maintained direct contact with owner Rocco Commisso in the United States.
  • The team entered an open-ended retreat and the club imposed a media blackout after the 1-2 home loss to Verona.
  • The defeat was Fiorentina’s ninth in 15 league matches, leaving the side last in Serie A and eight points from safety.
  • The club signaled continuity by retaining Paolo Vanoli for the immediate fixtures, a stance hinted at through official training posts.
  • Bookmakers cut relegation odds to roughly 3.15–3.25, fans protested loudly but peacefully at the Franchi, and former sporting director Daniele Pradé was reported to have resigned.