Genoa vs. Fiorentina: The Viola Restart with Vanoli
Genoa, 9 November 2025 – Fiorentina begins a new chapter under coach Paolo Vanoli, who faces a challenging debut against Genoa. The team sits at the bottom of the Serie A standings with only four points and no victories after ten matches. This poor performance led to Vanoli’s appointment, tasked with revitalizing the struggling side.
Fiorentina’s situation becomes even more complicated by the absence of Moise Kean, sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained during a difficult Conference League match against Mainz. Despite these challenges, the Viola must find fresh energy to restart their season.
Probable Lineups
Genoa (3-5-2)
- Leali
- Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez
- Norton-Cuffy, Stanciu, Frendrup, Thorsby, Martin
- Vitinha, Colombo
- Coach: De Rossi (Giacomazzi on the bench)
Fiorentina (3-5-2)
- De Gea
- Pongracic, Marí, Ranieri
- Dodo, Mandragora, Nicolussi Caviglia, Fagioli, Fortini
- Gudmundsson, Piccoli
Referee: Guide (Torre Annunziata)
"Fiorentina must try to start again even if the new coach’s influence will be hard to see after only a few days."
Author’s Summary
Paolo Vanoli debuts as Fiorentina’s coach in a tough match against Genoa, seeking to revive the team despite a run of poor results and Kean’s injury.