Edin Dzeko vented his rage and frustration after . ‘You possibly can say we suck, however this group wants assist from its followers, not jeering at each misplaced move.’
The Viola haven’t received a single Serie A recreation thus far this season and had not less than began effectively within the Convention League with two victories.
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Nevertheless, since sacking Stefano Pioli, that too has crumbled with back-to-back losses in opposition to Mainz and AEK Athens.
Dzeko turns tables on Fiorentina followers
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Gamers of ACF Fiorentina present their dejection throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
“I actually didn’t anticipate this recreation, as we had educated effectively, the coach ready us tactically,” of the 1-0 defeat on the Stadio Franchi.
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“We did a bit higher within the first half and had a disallowed objective, however then after they scored, all of it turned harder.”
The shortage of perception within the group is palpable and Dzeko warns that their very own supporters are solely making the scenario worse, as they had been comfortably out-sung tonight by the visiting Greek followers.
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Paolo Vanoli supervisor of ACF Fiorentina appears to be like on throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
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“You possibly can say that we suck, that we don’t need to put on the shirt, that’s all nice, no downside. Nevertheless, if we’re taking part in at residence, then we’d like the followers to assist us, not jeer at each misplaced move.
“We’ve obtained to get out of this example collectively, this isn’t proper. If it is advisable jeer, do it after the ultimate whistle, however throughout the match we’d like your help.
“It’s all true, we’re not taking part in effectively, however we nonetheless want your assist.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Luca Ranieri of ACF Fiorentina reacts throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
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had mentioned he picked Dzeko and David De Gea to begin tonight exactly as a result of they’ve the expertise to deal with the stress, which lots of the youthful gamers are clearly scuffling with.
“We will’t appear to string two or three passes collectively, and that isn’t regular for a group like ours,” continued the veteran striker.
“The second a participant makes a mistake and the jeers begin coming down, then subsequent time he’ll really feel anxious and maybe not attempt to danger the move, or he doesn’t need the ball at his ft. All of it turns into harder then.
“We’d like extra help from the stands. I perceive it’s troublesome in the mean time, and the stadium scenario is a bit unusual, however we’ve obtained to have extra help after we are taking part in at residence. In any other case the damaging vitality simply retains spiralling.”
The Stadio Artemio Franchi is present process reconstruction work, so giant sections are empty or being torn down, so the attendance tonight was circa 9,000.