Fiorentina returned to winning ways in the Conference League with a 3-2 victory over Pafos at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Goals from Kouamé, Martinez Quarta, and an own goal by Goldar secured three points for the Viola, bringing their total to nine points from four matches in the competition.
Following the match, Fiorentina’s manager Raffaele Palladino shared his thoughts on the team’s performance. “This is a victory for the entire group,” Palladino stated. “I thank the players for their focus tonight. We faced a well-organized team that knows how to play football. I commend both the opposing team and my players.”
Palladino acknowledged the two goals conceded were due to avoidable technical errors but expressed overall satisfaction with the team’s performance. He praised several players, including Martinez Quarta, who scored after being positioned as a midfielder. “I knew Quarta would have a great game. He’s a golden boy, always available, and gives his all in training. I really like him and think highly of his abilities,” Palladino remarked.
The manager also highlighted the strong performances of Kayode, Sottil, Parisi, and Pongracic, emphasizing the importance of securing the win.
Looking ahead to their upcoming Serie A fixture against Inter Milan, Palladino urged his team to approach the match with a sense of lightness. “On Sunday, we’ll face a strong team, but we should experience it with a sense of ease. It will be a magical night against the Italian Champions. The important thing is to play openly and give our all. Then, we can either lose or win,” he concluded.
