Vanoli calls for Fiorentina's perfect game at Inter on 25 October

Fiorentina arrive in poor form

Fiorentina travel to Milan for their Serie A eighth-round match against Inter at the Meazza, better known as San Siro, with kick-off at 12:30 on 25 October 2026. The visitors come off two consecutive defeats, and ANSA describes their league position as a real source of worry. Fanpage places Fiorentina third from bottom in the table, while Inter sit top alongside Lazio. Because both clubs need points, Fanpage describes the fixture as almost a mismatch on the standings. The Florence side enter the match after a difficult start to the campaign, with two losses in a row before this trip.

Vanoli's message

Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli said his side will need a near-perfect performance against a strong opponent that needs no introduction. He stressed that the team has real values and prospects, but must first stop conceding so many goals.

“The perfect match will be needed, there will be suffering, but in football nothing is impossible.”

Vanoli said the team has not yet found the right balance, and he called that his main priority. He also said refereeing decisions must not become excuses, a point he said he had already made to the players. On the club, he said that the board's decision to call him back, and his return to the job, shows unity of purpose.

Team news

According to ANSA, Atta, Ranieri and Parisi remain sidelined for Fiorentina, while the rest of the squad appears available. For Inter, Pio Esposito returns to lead the attack after a rest game in the Champions League. Fanpage reports that Pellegrino is favoured over Beto to start up front for Fiorentina. A related ANSA headline reports a new injury for Inter's Luis Henrique, and lists Lautaro, Pavard, Stones and Jones among the players unavailable alongside him, though the teaser gives no date for these absences. Both squads' status will be confirmed through the official line-ups that Fanpage's live coverage promised to publish.

Where to watch

DAZN holds the broadcast rights for the match, which can be watched on DAZN 1. Sky subscribers who have activated the service can also follow the game on Sky channel 214. Fanpage runs a minute-by-minute live text commentary of the fixture from its own platform. The coverage is designed for fans who want the latest on the lineups and the match as it unfolds.

What comes next

Inter and Fiorentina both need points, with Inter at the top of the table and Fiorentina third from bottom. Vanoli has made stopping goals conceded his first priority ahead of the trip to Milan. Kick-off is at 12:30 at San Siro on 25 October 2026.