Paolo Vanoli Addresses San Siro Defeat After Late Inter Goals
Fiorentina manager Paolo Vanoli expressed frustration after his side conceded two late goals in stoppage time to lose against Inter at San Siro on October 25, 2026. Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski scored in the dying moments of the match to overturn Fiorentina’s advantage, ending a defensive effort that held the hosts scoreless until the ninetieth minute. La Nazione reported that the manager highlighted the team’s ongoing development despite the disappointing scoreline.
Mister Paolo Vanoli in vista di #InterFiorentina. 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/yavoUeatRh
“The strength of Inter was well known, but we must be aware that we are growing, the team is improving and the boys deserved an important victory,” Vanoli stated in post-match remarks published by La Nazione.
Tactical Substitutions and Second-Half Strategy
Questions arose regarding Vanoli’s second-half substitutions after Inter broke through in the closing minutes. The manager defended his decision to introduce fresh legs on the flanks to pressure the opponent’s defensive line.
“I put two fresh people in because I thought we could break through well on the side of Dodo and Gnonto, and unfortunately we struggled instead,” Vanoli explained, as cited by La Nazione. Zazoom.it noted coverage from Firenze Viola showing that the technical staff anticipated vulnerabilities on the right side of the pitch that ultimately failed to materialize as planned.
Despite the result, Vanoli emphasized a positive outlook on the team’s overall performance. “I see the glass as half full: we must keep our heads high because the boys played an excellent performance,” he said.
Looking Ahead in the Serie A Schedule
Fiorentina faces a quick turnaround with an upcoming midweek fixture as the squad attempts to convert strong performances into tangible points. Vanoli declined to draw comparisons with the previous campaign, noting that the team is still searching for its tactical identity.
“I don’t want to compare this season to last year’s: we are becoming a team, we are trying to find the right outfit, and the standings are unfortunately putting frenzy on us,” Vanoli stated. Zazoom.it highlighted that subsequent match preparation centers on harnessing the morale from sustained competitive displays against top-tier opponents.