Key Takeaways:
- On Sunday, Fiorentina suffered a home defeat to Verona, extending their winless Serie A streak to 15 matches
- Fiorentina have secured just 6 points from 15 league games, remaining the only side in Serie A yet to win this season
- Reports in Italy indicate club officials are considering replacing coach Paolo Vanoli, who joined on November 7
Mounting Pressure After Latest Defeat
Fiorentina’s ongoing search for a first Serie A victory continued on Sunday as they succumbed to a home loss against 19th-placed Verona. The defeat has left the club bottom of the table and triggered drastic measures from the Fiorentina hierarchy, including a media blackout and an ‘indefinite’ training retreat for the squad. Sunday’s setback means the Tuscans have only managed to collect 6 points from their opening 15 fixtures, cementing their status as the division’s only winless team.
🟣 ÚLTIMA HORA | Se está produciendo actualmente una reunión en el Viola Park para valorar si se continúa con Paolo Vanoli como entrenador.
El técnico solo lleva un mes en el cargo después de haber sustituido a Pioli.
[@DiMarzio] pic.twitter.com/VMItqjubn4
— Soy Calcio (@SoyCalcio_) December 15, 2025
Vanoli’s Tenure Under Threat
Multiple reports from Italian outlets have revealed that head coach Paolo Vanoli could face dismissal just over a month after taking over from Stefano Pioli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Vanoli, who was appointed on 7 November following spells at Torino and Venezia, has overseen seven league matches without a victory, registering draws against Genoa and Juventus but suffering defeats to Sassuolo, Atalanta, and Verona. In European competition, Fiorentina failed to overcome AEK Athens at home in the Conference League, although they did manage a win versus Dynamo Kyiv.
Unrest Among Fans and Club Leadership
The defeat to Verona has further fuelled dissatisfaction amongst the club’s supporters, leading to vocal protests both inside and outside the stadium. According to Gazzetta, heightened security measures were taken, with the team transported to Viola Park training centre in black-tinted vans rather than the standard team bus. Meanwhile, club directors Alessandro Ferrari and Roberto Goretti remain at Viola Park as the squad begins preparations for their upcoming Conference League clash with Lausanne.
Potential Managerial Changes
As pressure mounts, former Fiorentina manager Giuseppe Iachini has been tipped as a possible replacement for Vanoli. The club, however, are reportedly still evaluating potential options as scrutiny over Vanoli’s position intensifies.
| Manager | Serie A Matches Managed | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Vanoli | 7 | 0 | 2 (v Genoa, Juventus) | 4 (v Sassuolo, Atalanta, Verona, AEK Athens) | 6 (from total 15 games) |
