Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina step backwards, but learning valuable lesson’

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• We were too slow and scared when making choices.
• I am disappointed, it was an important fixture, it can be a valuable lesson, if we learn it.”FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Semih Kilicsoy of Cagliari Calcio celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Artemio Franchi on January 24, 2026 in Florence, Italy.
• (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFiorentina had controlled much of the game and put in over 40 crosses, but they were slow and predictable, whereas Cagliari looked dangerous on every counter-attack.“Since I arrived, I’ve told the lads they need to not kid themselves when there are some positive results, because we are still in a very bad situation.
• In terms of mentality, this can be a lesson, because it’s the head-to-head clashes with the teams in the bottom half where we lost points.“In that sense, there’s still a long way for us to go.
• The main thing is to avoid conceding this type of goal.”FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Jack Harrison of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Artemio Franchi on January 24, 2026 in Florence, Italy.