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Fiorentina’s Winning Streak Propels Them Up the Serie A Table

FLORENCE, ITALY – A fifth consecutive league win, the third straight away victory with a clean sheet, and a scoring striker leading the charge. Perhaps most impressive of all, though, is the current league standing. Not since the days of Paulo Sousa has Fiorentina climbed this high, close behind the league leaders; they now sit just three points behind top-ranked Napoli.

It’s remarkable yet true, and yesterday’s 1-0 win over Torino may be the clearest sign yet that Fiorentina has what it takes to compete at the top. Coach Raffaele Palladino made only minor tweaks to the lineup from their recent victory at Genoa, showing faith in his squad’s form and cohesion. Only two changes came in with Kean and Comuzzo—back from injury—replacing Kouame and Quarta. Familiar faces like Richardson and Sottil retained their spots.

Sottil’s starting role wasn’t a major surprise, but the decision to keep Richardson was a bold call. He struggled in Genoa, where substitute Adli impressed with a decisive impact. However, Palladino’s bet paid off, while Torino’s manager Paolo Vanoli opted for tactical adjustments by switching to a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Vlasic playing behind strikers Adams and Sanabria.

This setup hinted at an aggressive, high-tempo game from Torino. Their coach, seeking a strong emotional response to recent disappointments, saw his players start with fierce intensity, pressing Fiorentina back and attacking from the outset. Fiorentina, accustomed to a patient and counter-attacking style, struggled with precision, missing passes in both build-up play and the final third.

It appears that Fiorentina’s recent high-profile wins over Milan, Lecce, and Roma haven’t gone unnoticed by opposing coaches, who now play more cautiously against them. Yesterday’s match proved as much: Torino’s first significant error—misjudging a seemingly harmless long ball from Ranieri—led to Kean’s fifth league goal. His clinical finish in a tight, cagey match underscored the importance of a reliable goal-scorer for a team aspiring to reach new heights.

But Kean’s contributions alone don’t account for Fiorentina’s rise. In the second half, they displayed maturity and defensive discipline, showcasing growth from the Genoa match. Fiorentina proved solid in the back and smartly managed the game’s tempo, showing they can dig deep when necessary. And, as seen when Pedersen hit the post for Torino, sometimes a touch of luck can make the difference. But luck, as they say, tends to favor those who work hard, and this Fiorentina side is certainly putting in the work.

Fiorentina has found a winning rhythm and a clear sense of direction, and they’re proving ready to chase down their ambitions, whether by big margins or slim leads.

A fifth consecutive league win, the third straight away victory with a clean sheet, and a scoring striker leading the charge. Perhaps most impressive of all, though, is the current league standing. Not since the days of Paulo Sousa has Fiorentina climbed this high, close behind the league leaders; they now sit just three points behind top-ranked Napoli.

It’s remarkable yet true, and yesterday’s 1-0 win over Torino may be the clearest sign yet that Fiorentina has what it takes to compete at the top. Coach Raffaele Palladino made only minor tweaks to the lineup from their recent victory at Genoa, showing faith in his squad’s form and cohesion. Only two changes came in with Kean and Comuzzo—back from injury—replacing Kouame and Quarta. Familiar faces like Richardson and Sottil retained their spots.

Sottil’s starting role wasn’t a major surprise, but the decision to keep Richardson was a bold call. He struggled in Genoa, where substitute Adli impressed with a decisive impact. However, Palladino’s bet paid off, while Torino’s manager Paolo Vanoli opted for tactical adjustments by switching to a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Vlasic playing behind strikers Adams and Sanabria.

This setup hinted at an aggressive, high-tempo game from Torino. Their coach, seeking a strong emotional response to recent disappointments, saw his players start with fierce intensity, pressing Fiorentina back and attacking from the outset. Fiorentina, accustomed to a patient and counter-attacking style, struggled with precision, missing passes in both build-up play and the final third.

It appears that Fiorentina’s recent high-profile wins over Milan, Lecce, and Roma haven’t gone unnoticed by opposing coaches, who now play more cautiously against them. Yesterday’s match proved as much: Torino’s first significant error—misjudging a seemingly harmless long ball from Ranieri—led to Kean’s fifth league goal. His clinical finish in a tight, cagey match underscored the importance of a reliable goal-scorer for a team aspiring to reach new heights.

But Kean’s contributions alone don’t account for Fiorentina’s rise. In the second half, they displayed maturity and defensive discipline, showcasing growth from the Genoa match. Fiorentina proved solid in the back and smartly managed the game’s tempo, showing they can dig deep when necessary. And, as seen when Pedersen hit the post for Torino, sometimes a touch of luck can make the difference. But luck, as they say, tends to favor those who work hard, and this Fiorentina side is certainly putting in the work.

Fiorentina has found a winning rhythm and a clear sense of direction, and they’re proving ready to chase down their ambitions, whether by big margins or slim leads.


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