Arya News - Raffaele Palladino was furious with the VAR after Fiorentina’s 2-1 defeat to Venezia and insists their European ambitions are not over yet. ‘You don’t always get what you deserve.’It has been ...
Just 30 seconds after Luca Ranieri’s effort was tipped onto the upright by goalkeeper Ionut Radu, Venezia went on the counter to go 2-0 up with Gaetano Oristanio’s header.
“There is disappointment, as the lads gave their all and so did I, which is why I lost my voice,” continued a croaky Palladino.
“Now we have two matches to go and we must try to get as many points as possible.”
Fiorentina made the trip to the Stadio Penzo without injured Moise Kean and Danilo Cataldi, while Albert Gudmundsson was sent to the stands.
“When you play every three days, that takes a lot out of you, both mentally and physically. I tried to recharge the mental batteries over the last few days, because going out of Europe was a heavy blow,” added Palladino.
“We put in the performance, even without the vivacity that Venezia could count on with two quick strikers on the transitions. There is disappointment, but this is football, we have to accept the verdicts on the pitch.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Head coach Raffaele Palladino manager of ACF Fiorentina gestures during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Fiorentina confirmed their coach several days before the Conference League semi-final by locking him down to a long-term contract.
“There are two games to go this season and we could still qualify for Europe, if someone else slips up the way we did today, so it’s not over yet,” added Palladino.
“I invite everyone to give their all and then we’ll see where we are at the end. As for my contract, it is not the length of the deal that makes me feel secure, but the work I do every day. The objective is to get into Europe, that is our ambition and the lads deserve it. Unfortunately, you don’t always get what you deserve.”