Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina need experience and balance’ against rivals Juventus

Fiorentina head coach Paolo Vanoli addressed his unexpected lineup decisions ahead of the Serie A clash against bitter rivals Juventus at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Vanoli stressed that his squad requires experience, mental balance, and courage to control such a high-pressure fixture, aiming to extend Fiorentina's unbeaten streak against Juventus that dates back to April 2024.

Vanoli explained the surprising selection of Pedro Goncalves, citing his ability to handle pressure, while handing Christ Inao Oulai a start over former Juventus midfielder Niccolo Fagioli to provide rotation. The match follows a turbulent start to the campaign for the Viola, who replaced Fabio Grosso with Vanoli in September before securing a 4-2 win against Sassuolo.