Fiorentina delivered a masterclass performance at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, defeating title contenders Inter Milan 3-0 in a rescheduled Serie A fixture. The victory propelled the Viola into the top four, prompting manager Raffaele Palladino to declare, “This is a perfect, magical night,” while also urging caution.
Speaking to Sky Sport after the match, Palladino described the evening as “perfect, magical in every aspect.” He praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We were in a total emergency. In difficulties, you see the strength of this group, against a very strong team.”
Despite the euphoria surrounding the win, Palladino emphasized the importance of staying grounded. “This victory should not exalt us. We keep our feet on the ground,” he cautioned. The manager highlighted the team’s belief and adaptability, noting, “The boys believed in it despite the many absences and difficulties. Whoever plays knows what to do.”
Palladino took pride in the squad’s unity, declaring, “We have demonstrated that we are a great group.” When asked about the possibility of Champions League qualification, he expressed satisfaction with his players’ ambition.
The victory was made even more impressive by Fiorentina’s limited options due to player unavailability. Palladino explained, “When you have good and strong players, it’s always difficult to make the lineup. For this match, it was simple, I had 13 players available and 4 from the youth team.”
Looking ahead, Palladino remains focused on fielding the best possible team. “I tried to put out the best eleven,” he said. “Today, everyone was fantastic.” Regarding potential lineup changes with new signings becoming available, he concluded, “I will field those who give me more security.”
