24.10.2025 22:40
The Fiorentina football player Edin Dzeko criticized his coach Stefano Pioli. Dzeko stated that they are more effective in a two-striker system and said, "If I say more, the coach gets angry." In response, Pioli stated that they currently do not have the resources for more than two attacking players.
In the second week of the UEFA Conference League, Fiorentina defeated Rapid Wien 3-0 away. The goals that brought victory to the Italian team were scored by Cher Ndour, Edin Dzeko, and Albert Gudmundson.
CRITICISM FROM DZEKO TO PIOLI
39-year-old Edin Dzeko, who transferred from Fenerbahçe to Fiorentina at the beginning of the season, criticized his coach Stefano Pioli in statements to Sky Sports.
'IF I SAY MORE, HE GETS ANGRY'
The experienced striker responded to a question about whether the team is more effective in a two-striker system with a notable answer, saying, "I don't want to say too much because if I say more, the coach gets angry. According to him, the players are ignorant. He thinks he knows everything. In my opinion, when we play with two strikers, we are closer to each other and important for the team. When you struggle during the match, we can even be a reference point in long balls. But the decision is up to the coach. We must do our best on the field." he said.
PIOLI'S RESPONSE TO DZEKO
Fiorentina's head coach Stefano Pioli did not take long to respond to Dzeko. In the press conference held after the match, Pioli replied to Dzeko, saying, "We are trying to find a balance. Right now, we don't have the strength for more than two attacking players. This situation is related to the balance we are in. Of course, we can bring another substitute striker onto the field in the future, but it's not the time yet. Dzeko is a strong player; he knows where my office is. He needs to be ready because the hierarchy within the team changes according to performances and results." he stated.