Roma-Fiorentina, Palladino: "There is regret, we played a good game. Now we focus on Betis, we want the final"

Rome, 4 May 2025 – A bitter evening at the Olimpico for the Fiorentina, who held their ground and played well at times but were defeated against RomaIn the end a goal from dovbyk at the end of the first half following a corner kick. The European race is getting more complicated, even though there are still nine points up for grabs and the next round of the championship features several direct clashes, while the Viola will be busy with Venice on Monday.

Now, however, the whole group's mind is focused on Thursday's return match against Betis Seville, also victorious today by 2-1 on the pitch of Espanyol thanks to goals from Lo Celso and Antony.

These words Raphael Palladino after the match at the Olimpico. "I thank mister Ranieri for the compliments because he is a special coach and person. Today we faced a solid and organized team. We played a great game, there is regret but we came here and we had many chances. It was very difficult to score against Svilar, if he ends up as the best on the pitch it means we did well. We tried to crush Roma but we didn't succeed. Now we reset and aim for Thursday because we want to reach the final". Why did you choose Zaniolo from the first minute?

"I saw him charged up during the week. He was focused and motivated. I also believe in the goal of the ex and I expected him to have a good game. He did what he had to do, he fought and I'm happy with his performance. He deserved the opportunity. I believe in all these guys I have at my disposal".

What was missing in the second half? Maybe something on the outside…

"We have a bit of bad luck in the fifth. Dodo was out while Gosens I thank because he wasn't the best, last night he had some problems and he vomited, already in the thirtieth minute he had asked me to be substituted but he gritted his teeth. I adapted, Ndour did well in the second half. We also changed the game system. I put in all the arrows available, we tried but when you find yourself in front of a goalkeeper like that it becomes difficult".

Now let's focus on Betis...

"We are a team that can go and take on strong teams up front. Then we can drop back but we have to be mature. We know when to do it. We showed it both today and against Betis. Now we will prepare the strategy for Thursday."