Fiorentina still have another final to prepare coach Vincenzo Italiano: We can't let go

2023-05-26 11:47

Fiorentina still have another final to prepare coach Vincenzo Italiano: We can't let go


In the 2022/23 Coppa Italia final, "Violet" Fiorentina took the lead after relying on Nicolas Gonzalez's goal shortly after the start of the game, but was scored twice by opposing players in the following time. In the end, they lost to the "Nazrazil" Inter Milan 1-2. After the match, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano also admitted that his side were frustrated by the result.


Only 3 minutes into the game, Ikone sent a low ball from the left to the back point. Nicholas Gonzalez seized the opportunity and made a push to help Fiorentina get off to a good start 1-0. But in the 29th minute, Brozovic sent a through ball, and Lautaro responded with an offside kick to help Inter Milan equalize the score 1-1.


In the 37th minute of the battle, Fiorentina was hit again. Barrera stopped the ball and passed the ball to the penalty area. Lautaro fell to the ground and scored, helping Inter Milan achieve a 2-1 lead. In the end, Fiorentina was defeated by Inter Milan 1-2 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and missed the Coppa Italia championship.


When talking about the performance of this game, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano said, "We started very strongly and still created many opportunities after the opening goal, but then let Inter Milan make what could have been done. The counter-attack that was avoided made it 1-1. We were facing a team in the final of the Champions League and Lautaro, the World Cup winner, and suddenly he created the second goal."


He continued, "We gave everything in the second half, including creating a lot of scoring chances and causing Inter Milan a lot of trouble. It's a pity that we left this place with regrets, but I think the team's The performance was on the same level as the great Inter Milan."


Inzaghi: I'm happy to beat a top team


Fiorentina is currently ranked 11th in the Serie A standings with 50 points. After playing the last two Serie A games, they will face West Ham from the Premier League in the UEFA Europa League final on June 8. In order not to lose another chance to win the championship, Fiorentina also urgently need a victory to make this final strong.


Vincenzo Italiano added: "It's disappointing, but we still have a final to prepare and two more Serie A games, so we can't let go now, we have to stay focused. We are used to letting go of disappointments and getting back on track. I told the players that when you sweat and put your heart and soul into the jersey, you don't really lose games, so we salute Inter Milan for lifting the trophy. "


On the other hand, Inter Milan coach Inzaghi said, "We played against a top team that gave us problems. We didn't have the right way to deal with it at the beginning, but then the players scored two goals. Turned the tables and then Fiorentina came back. We are very happy to win against a top team."


"We're back in the league and after that in Istanbul, let's just wait and see what happens."