Paolo Vanoli explains how he believes Fiorentina can ‘create issues’ for Crystal Palace within the Convention League quarter-final. ‘We should play with character and positivity.’
It kicks off at Selhurst Park at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
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The Viola are hoping to succeed in their fourth consecutive Convention League semi-final, however are additionally effectively conscious that the precedence is managing to keep away from relegation in Serie A.
Vanoli outlines Fiorentina strategy
VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 04: Paolo Vanoli, Head Coach of Fiorentina appears to be like on throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 04, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
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“I anticipate everybody to place in a fantastic efficiency and assist the crew,”
“I all the time stated the crew spirit is what allowed us to get outcomes once we had began from the underside. It is a match towards a robust, Premier League crew, so we should play with character and positivity.”
Moise Kean remains to be fighting that recuring ankle situation and has not made the journey to London, together with Fabiano Parisi, Manor Solomon, Niccolò Fortini and Tariq Lamptey.
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CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Albert Gudmundsson of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring the 1-4 aim throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Picture by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)
Crystal Palace are of their first main UEFA event, however Jorgen Strand Larsen is suspended, with Chris Richards and Caleb Kporha injured.
Jean-Philippe Mateta will get his first begin since January 25, when his failed medical ruined the deliberate €30m switch to Milan.
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FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Giovanni Fabbian of ACF Fiorentina in motion throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Artemio Franchi on January 24, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
It was put to Vanoli that Fiorentina can do harm to Crystal Palace’s defence, particularly with Giovanni Fabbian’s place.
“In trendy soccer, midfielders make the distinction. Fagioli pulls the strings and has been sending passes to the strikers so effectively currently. I believe we will create issues for them between the traces and assist the striker, even when Palace are a really sturdy crew,” agreed the coach.
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FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Nicolo’ Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a aim throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
Often, Fiorentina have been the favourites of their Convention League fixtures this season, however this isn’t the case for the quarter-final and would possibly truly assist them.
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“Stress is a part of the sport and also you want it if you wish to obtain one thing necessary. With the emotional state we have been in domestically, the very fact we acquired this far within the Convention League was outstanding.
“Now this can be a reward for us and our followers that we’re in a position to play this quarter-final. We’ve acquired to get pleasure from it and keep in mind the tie is performed over two legs,” concluded Vanoli.