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Sassuolo Beat Fiorentina 3–1, Extending Winless Slide to Leave Viola Bottom After 14

The defeat prolongs Paolo Vanoli’s winless league start, heightening scrutiny over his approach.

Overview

  • Rolando Mandragora put Fiorentina ahead from the spot before Cristian Volpato, Amar Dedić Muharemovic and Ismaël Koné completed Sassuolo’s turnaround.
  • Fiorentina remain without a league victory on 6 points after 14 matches, while Sassuolo move to 20 points and climb the table.
  • Pressure is growing on coach Paolo Vanoli, who had spoken of physical, tactical and mental work and floated a switch to a four-man defense before the match.
  • Selection issues continued for Fiorentina, with Robin Gosens and Tommaso Fazzini unavailable and Marin Pongracic suspended.
  • Sassuolo coach Fabio Grosso was sent off for protesting after an annulled Volpato goal, and Italian media framed Fiorentina’s skid as a deepening relegation threat.