Vanoli hails Mastantuono’s hat‑trick as blueprint for Fiorentina’s rebuild

Under the bright floodlights of the Stadio Artemio Franchi, a sea of orange scarves roared as Fiorentina surged to a 4‑2 victory. The Argentine Franco Mastantuono El netted a hat‑trick, while the coach, dubbed “El DT”, praised the display, insisting talent must serve the team.

The home side overwhelmed Venezia, finishing 4‑2 thanks to three Argentine goals from Mastantuono and a final strike by Mateo Pellegrino. The Argentine forward, a former River player, completed his hat‑trick with poise, while the photograph credit reads (Foto: EFE).

Vanoli’s debut and praise

Paolo Vanoli, who took charge only days before, marked his debut with the win. He lauded Mastantuono not only for the three goals but also for his defensive work, declaring, “El talento debe ponerse al servicio del equipo”. Vanoli stressed that the performance showed a lucid, team‑first mindset.

Building a youthful squad

Vanoli reiterated that individual brilliance is secondary to collective effort. “We are building a team from zero,” he said, noting the squad’s low average age and the need for players to sacrifice for one another. Veteran goalkeeper David De Gea, aged 35, remains the only senior figure on the roster.

The change follows the dismissal of Fabio Grosso, whose three defeats in the opening three Serie A fixtures left the club floundering. Vanoli, who rescued Fiorentina from relegation last season, returned after the earlier coach’s poor start, aiming to reset the project.

As the final whistle blew, chants of Olé and Ol echoed through the stands, and Vanoli urged the fans to “Agregar” that same fighting spirit. “La” young side has shown quality, but Vanoli warned that building a leader will take time, even as the club celebrates the thrilling comeback.