Three Straight Defeats Force Fiorentina to Ax Fabio Grosso
ACF Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Fabio Grosso following a winless start to the Serie A season that culminated in a 2-1 home defeat against Torino on September 5. The decision terminates Grosso’s tenure after three consecutive league losses and mounting administrative tension with sporting director Fabio Paratici.
Leadership Search Begins at Stadio Artemio Franchi
The Florence side enters an immediate technical reorganization ahead of their return to league action. Grosso departs the Stadio Artemio Franchi after overseeing four competitive fixtures, leaving the hierarchy focused on appointing a replacement before Friday’s fixture.
Fabio Grosso
coachFiorentina opened their domestic schedule with a 4-0 loss to Roma and a 3-0 home defeat against Frosinone, alongside a solitary 4-1 victory over Benevento in the Coppa Italia. The managerial departure represents the second consecutive season in which the club has altered its technical staff early in the year, following Stefano Pioli’s exit in November 2025.
Fiorentina return to Serie A action against Venezia on Friday, September 11, 2026.
