Grosso: 'Fiorentina have a new project with potential, need to show it'
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New Fiorentina coach Fabio Grosso outlines his vision for the club, describing a new project with significant potential that the team must now demonstrate on the pitch.
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Attributed to original sourceFabio Grosso insists Fiorentina will need time to settle after a disastrous start to the season and heavy investments. ‘We have so much potential, now it’s up to me to get the most out of it.’
The Viola have lost both their Serie A matches so far this season, 4-0 at Roma and then humiliatingly 3-0 at home to newly promoted Frosinone.
With Torino coming up tomorrow at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST), and Moise Kean leaving on deadline day for Como, the tension is already sky high.
Grosso has faith in Fiorentina FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) “It’s a game against a team that like us has not started well, but it’s motivating and we want to prove what we can do. We analysed what we did wrong and where to improve,” said Grosso in his press conference.
Fiorentina made so many investments and changes this summer in a bid to avoid repeating last season’s troubles that they risk losing sight of the vision.
“We know that we have so much potential, now it’s up to me to get the most out of it. We know what we are, that we have enormous margin for improvement, and will try to get the best out of all our resources.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Head coach Fabio Grosso of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on August 29, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Not only have Fiorentina failed to score a single goal so far in Serie A, but they also conceded seven.
“We analysed what happened, are working on the errors and not looking for people to blame any more than we are looking for heroes, because it’s a team sport.”
Among the players who left Fiorentina on deadline day, Rolando Mandragora moved to Torino, and Albert Gudmundsson to Lazio.
“The idea was clear, we wanted to create a new project here and there were changes all across the board,” continued the coach.
FLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 26: Fabio Grosso manager of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Sassuolo Calcio at Artemio Franchi on April 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) “When these things happen, it means those who were involved all made their decisions. I spoke to the strikers who arrived and they have enthusiasm, but I need to understand their condition quickly.
“We changed so much and must figure out how to get the best out of the squad. I feel the responsibility for this project and want to keep it going in the best possible way. We had wanted to fill it out with a few more roles, but the important thing is what we have now.
“There isn’t much time, but we’ll try to highlight some of our strengths and mask some of our weaknesses. Even the strongest teams are never perfect, they are those who help each other out during difficult situations, and we want to become a strong team.”
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What happened
Fabio Grosso, recently appointed as Fiorentina head coach, has spoken to the media about the direction of the club. He described Fiorentina's 'new project' as having real potential but stressed that potential alone is not enough — the squad must now translate ambition into results. The comments suggest a squad in transition under fresh leadership, with Grosso framing the upcoming campaign as a proving ground for both the club's strategy and his own tenure. The tone is cautiously optimistic but carries an implicit demand for performance from his players.
Chance analysis
Fiorentina are entering a new chapter under Fabio Grosso, whose remarks blend encouragement with a clear challenge: potential means nothing without proof. The framing of a 'new project' hints at structural changes behind the scenes — possibly in recruitment, tactics, or philosophy — that will take time to bear fruit. For fans, the key question is how quickly Grosso can instill his identity and whether the club's recent turbulence on and off the pitch has truly stabilized. Early-season results will be the first real test of whether this new direction is built to last.
Fiorentina are under new managerial leadership with a rebuilding project that may produce inconsistent short-term results as the squad adapts to Grosso's approach.