Palladino says Fiorentina are on the right track

In the 31st round of the 2024/25 Serie A season, Fiorentina tied with AC Milan 2-2 thanks to an own goal from the opponent and a goal from Keane. Fiorentina coach Palladino said the players showed courage and intensity in the game and that the team was on the right track.

In the 7th minute, Gudmundsson passed the ball to the front of the goal, and AC Milan defender Jiafu accidentally kicked the ball into his own goal when clearing the ball, allowing Fiorentina to take the lead 1-0. In the 10th minute, Keane received a cross from his teammate and volleyed the ball, helping Fiorentina continue to lead AC Milan 2-0.

In the 23rd minute, Pulisic dealt with the defense and Abraham received the ball and scored with a low shot, helping AC Milan to tie the score 1-2. In the 64th minute of the second half, Tomori assisted Jovic to score, and AC Milan tied the score 2-2.

In the end, Fiorentina tied AC Milan 2-2 at the San Siro Stadium. After getting one point, Fiorentina is currently ranked 8th in the standings with 52 points, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the past 5 rounds.

Fiorentina coach Palladino said in an interview, "We came to the San Siro Stadium with courage and intensity and faced a great team. AC Milan has strong players who can change the situation of the game at any time, but we played our own style."

"We created a lot of chances to win the game, and it was a very exciting game. We could have won, but we could have lost because AC Milan also had a lot of chances. But the most important thing is that we are on the right track. We recently played against Juventus, Atalanta and AC Milan in three league games and got 7 points, so I am very satisfied with the team's performance."

Palladino also said, "Of course all the players want to play, especially in such a wonderful game. Every player is very important, but I need to make rotations to introduce new strength after AC Milan strengthens its offense."

"AC Milan's defense became more targeted in the second half, especially against Keane. They were obviously very aware of our counterattacks, but Keane showed fighting and sacrifice in every confrontation. Our goalkeeper was also very good, and every player played a role. I haven't seen such an intense game in many years."

In addition, Fiorentina will travel to Celje in the first leg of the UEFA European Association League quarter-finals in the 2024/25 season.

Palladino added, "I have to cool down the enthusiasm and keep the team low-key. We are indeed on the right track, in good shape and full of passion, but we must keep it up. We must be ambitious, but also remain humble, because everything is not over yet, and we will fight to the end."