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Derby Vanoli: New Coach Faces Familiar Foe
11 Sep
Summary
- Fiorentina seeks first points of the season against Venezia.
- The match marks a reunion between coaches Vanoli and his former team.
- Venezia faces defensive injuries ahead of the crucial game.
Fiorentina embarks on a journey to Venice, still in pursuit of their inaugural points this season. The team faces Venezia on Friday, September 11, 2026, in a match framed as the Derby Vanoli. Coach Vanoli, who revitalized Venezia in 2024, leading them to Serie A promotion before his departure, now confronts his former club.
Venezia, also enduring a three-game losing streak, will be without several key central defenders due to injuries, including Armel Bella-Kotchap and Juan Jesus. This defensive crisis presents an opportunity for Fiorentina to exploit, potentially through high pressing and quick attacks to test Venezia's less experienced backline.
Coach Vanoli's immediate focus will likely be on instilling commitment and setting performance standards for his Fiorentina squad. With a clean slate for all players, tactical decisions regarding formations and player selection, particularly in midfield and attack, will be crucial for securing a positive result in this highly anticipated fixture.
