Fiorentina vs. Juventus: It took just four minutes to set the Bianconeri fans’ anger ablaze
The start of Juventus’s match against Fiorentina immediately sparked anger among Bianconeri fans. The goal conceded just four minutes in caused many fans to lose their patience, and they took to social media to express their disappointment with a team that was once again caught off guard on the opponent’s first chance. “No sooner had the game started than the first shot on goal resulted in a goal… We need to reevaluate our zone defense,” writes Luca Bernasconi, while Luca Leoni points out: “As usual… first opponent’s attack, first goal.” Giacomo Di Raimondo echoes this sentiment: “We haven’t even had time to get started and we’re already down—congratulations to whoever was supposed to mark Pellegrino.”
The main point of contention is the handling of the corner kick that led to the Viola’s opening goal. “I’ll never understand why we don’t take corner kicks but instead kick the ball back to midfield,” observes Franco Guarnieri. David Grimani is even more blunt: “I’m stunned… not even the Under-10s let someone score from three meters out on a corner kick.”
Andrea Dina also points the finger at the defensive organization: “Usually on corner kicks, the opponent’s strongest header is met by your best header; we leave him all alone. In provincial leagues, they wouldn’t let a goal like that in—you have a staff of 50 people, and yet you end up seeing things like this.”
The criticism doesn’t spare Luciano Spalletti, who’s under fire mainly for his lineup choices. The initial benching of Gatti, Zhegrova, and Alajbegovic fuels the discontent among Juventus fans.
“Already down… Gatti, Alajbegovic, and Zhegrova on the bench… kudos to the philosopher from Certaldo,” comments Toma George Vizitiu. Claudio Monego adds: “We’ve managed to turn Fiorentina into a team of superstars… and Zhegrova is sitting on the bench.”
Some are mocking the coach’s decisions, like Corr Ita: “I get it, Spalletti… whoever plays badly in one game ends up starting the next. Whoever plays well ends up on the bench.”
There’s no shortage of explicit calls for a coaching change. “Spalletti, resign!” writes Seby Calabrò. “When are you going to fire him? We’re on a break now,” asks Massimiliano Rubino. Cinzia Di Santo is just as blunt: “Spalletti, get out!!!”.
Beyond the tactical criticism, what emerges most clearly from the comments is the weariness of a fan base that struggles to see itself reflected in the team’s performances.
“You’re really making even the most loyal fans lose interest,” writes Riccardo Pasquini, summing up a sentiment shared by many. Matteo Donzelli expresses his disappointment: “Three minutes in, and you’ve already made me lose all desire to watch the game.”
Some resort to irony. “Our corner kick—we retreat; their corner kick—a goal,” observes Chicco Maulu. Dino Vermiglio’s comment is also bitter, turning the famous Juventus motto on its head: “Losing isn’t important—it’s the only thing that matters.”
“We’re experts at bringing the dead back to life,” adds Stefano Iommi, while Marco Corsi sums it all up in two words: “How sad.”
The backlash on social media thus reflects a climate of growing frustration. Fans are calling for greater defensive focus, more convincing lineup choices, and above all, a Juventus team capable of approaching matches without immediately conceding an advantage to their opponents. For Spalletti, at least judging by the reactions gathered in the opening minutes of the match against Fiorentina, the patience of a portion of the Bianconeri fanbase seems to be running out.
