Monza Secures 2-1 Win Against Struggling Fiorentina

In a surprising turn of events, Monza emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in their recent Serie A clash. The match highlighted Fiorentina’s ongoing struggles and Monza’s ability to capitalize on their opponents’ weaknesses.

Player Ratings:

Fiorentina

De Gea (6): Helpless against Monza’s goals.

Dodo (6): Energetic but imprecise. Set up Beltran for the penalty.

Comuzzo (5.5): Unfortunate assist to Ciurria marred his performance.

Ranieri (5): Continues to struggle, responsible for the first goal conceded.

Gosens (5): Shadow of his early-season form. Replaced by Parisi (6) who showed more dynamism.

Adli (5): Slow-paced and ineffective, lacking his usual quality.

Richardson (5): Failed to fill Cataldi’s shoes effectively.

Colpani (5): Few good moments overshadowed by numerous errors.

Gudmundsson (4.5): Disastrous first half, replaced by Beltran (6.5) who earned and scored the penalty.

Sottil (5.5): Started brightly but faded as the match progressed.

Kean (6): Isolated up front with little service.

Manager

Palladino (4.5): Despite Monza’s challenges, Fiorentina’s poor performance handed them the win. Fiorentina’s last league victory dates back to early December.

This match underscores Fiorentina’s current crisis and Monza’s ability to overcome their own difficulties to secure a crucial win. The result leaves both teams with much to ponder as they move forward in the Serie A season.