Grosso: ‘A lot for Fiorentina to improve on’ as coach hails Kean work ethic

Fabio Grosso accepted that Fiorentina face a significant amount of work ahead following their 4-0 defeat against Roma, as he defended his decision to leave Moise Kean out of the starting lineup. When questioned about Kean's absence, Grosso stated, "In a game like this, it's reductive to talk about individuals." He preferred Mateo, who "battled," and later relied on Kean's qualities in the second half, but conceded a goal during the substitution.

Despite the criticism surrounding his future, Grosso praised Kean's professionalism and work ethic. The coach acknowledged the strength of the opposition, emphasizing that Fiorentina contributed to their own downfall. He conceded the first goal from a suspicious move and conceded the second at their best moment, expressing disappointment but acknowledging the challenge they faced.

Grosso reiterated that talent alone is insufficient for competing in Serie A, stating, "To compete in this league, quality isn't enough. You also need intensity and the ability to repel the opponent's." He encouraged isolated positive performances from players like Christ Inao Oulai, Franco Mastantuono, Mateo Pellegrino, and Arthur Atta, but stressed that they need to come together as a unit.

Grosso concluded on a defiant note, emphasizing that these experiences will help them build a strong team capable of performing better in the future.