Fiorentina, word to Palladino: "There is no tiredness, only positive energy. Kean will be back on Monday"

Florence, April 27, 2025 – Happy mister Raphael Palladino at the end of the match after the victory in the Derby dell'Arno against Empoli. “I would say that the leap in quality with the small teams came at the right time. We are happy with what we are doing in a week that has been complex. Important players have been missing. We have given a response as a great team: we must continue like this because we must make this season fantastic”.

You dropped a bit in the second half. "We took zero risks in the first half while in the second half Empoli increased the pressure. At this moment you have to be very practical and focus on the essentials. I don't like to lower myself but you also have to consider the skill of the opponents. I want to congratulate the whole team and send a thank you to the President, who will start again tomorrow".

What are the team's goals at this point? Richardson spoke about a possible Champions League... “I’m happy that Richardson is optimistic, as is the group. We shouldn’t rule anything out.”

Did he say anything to Mandragora about the goal he scored? “I told him it was a phenomenon today too. Nothing else.”

How did Folorunsho see on the right? "I congratulate him because he has adapted to a role that is not his. I will then see who to put in Seville in that area of ​​the pitch. Parisi also guarantees me quality on that wing while Moreno is more of a defensive fifth".

Any news on Kean? “He should be back tomorrow to be available from Tuesday: I have spoken to him via message in recent days, we have respected his private time”.

How is the team doing? "At this point in the season there should be no tiredness but positive energy. The team is doing well, it is obvious that we need to dose our energy and I will try to manage this week as best as possible."

Is Bean mentally free? “He has had a fever these days. I think he has overcome the turbulence of the past few weeks. A bit of psychological backlash is normal, he has suffered from this. But now he is fine”.

Is Adli growing? "He spent six months as a top player at the start of the year: he was the team man and the player in the best shape. By staying still, he lost his game rhythm. He played a good game but beyond goals and assists he can do much more. He will give us a big hand from now until the end".