Fiorentina, Serie A, and long range shooting this season

Writing for Viola Nation, The Tito examines the recent rise in long-range shooting across Serie A and assesses its tactical implications for Fiorentina under manager Paolo Vanoli. Through the first five matches of the season, Serie A teams are averaging 5.02 shots from outside the box compared to 4.4 last year, while Fiorentina is averaging 6.4 attempts.

The writer argues that modern defenses increasingly drop into deep blocks to prevent transition attacks, encouraging teams to shoot from distance to create space or generate chaotic rebounds. The Tito expects Fiorentina's high distance-shooting volume to decline over time, but suggests threats like Franco Mastantuono and Pedro Gonçalves remain tactically valuable against crowded penalty areas.