Speaking to Dazn before the match against Inter at San Siro, Fabio Paratici outlined the situation without beating around the bush: “Our path is clear, we knew we would face difficulties, there are uphill climbs and there are no shortcuts and we have to optimize our work.”
The executive then defended the coach’s work, emphasizing the club’s role in supporting him: “The club’s closeness helps the coach and the technical staff, we are there to support the coach to put him in the best possible conditions.” Paratici added that a single episode should not affect the overall evaluation of someone who has already faced important opponents.
On the subject of the January transfer market, the answer was clear: no moves planned. As for talent, Paratici wanted to broaden the definition of the concept: “Talent is not only offensive, it is also defensive, otherwise Chiellini, Bonucci and Barzagli would not have had talent.” A way to reject the idea that the squad lacks technical quality.
There was also space for the Dodò case, the Brazilian winger who had expressed his desire to leave the club at the end of last season. “The situation is clear and simple,” explained the executive: “Last year, at the end of the season, Dodò wanted to find a different solution from Fiorentina. We were willing to accommodate him if there had been an adequate offer, but that was not the case.” Paratici then clarified that the player, despite having had a difficult approach to the new season, remains fully part of the squad: “He is a serious, good guy and as long as he is in the squad he will be evaluated like the others, when he deserves to play he will play.”
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