The managerial career of Stefano Pioli at Fiorentina appears beyond salvation, as the club suffered yet another dismal result in Serie A’s 10th week.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at their home ground, the Viola succumbed to a 0-1 defeat against Lecce, a fellow team battling to distance itself from the relegation zone. This loss plunged Fiorentina deeper into the ‘death zone,’ as they now sit 19th in the standings with a mere 4 points. Their predicament could worsen significantly if Genoa manages to defeat Sassuolo on Monday, potentially sending I Viola to the very bottom of the league table.
Fiorentina’s descent into the relegation zone is a development few could have foreseen, especially for a club that has remarkably reached two UEFA Conference League finals in the last three seasons. Historically, since their return to Serie A in 2004-2005—following a period of bankruptcy and relegation to Serie C2—I Gigliati have only once had to fight desperately to avoid relegation, specifically in their first season back in the top flight. Typically, Fiorentina has enjoyed comfortable mid-table finishes, even securing top-four spots on several occasions.
Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 season, Fiorentina initially harbored considerable optimism, largely stemming from their decision to appoint Stefano Pioli as head coach. In recent years, Pioli had transformed from a seemingly ordinary tactician into an elite manager. His crowning achievement came in the 2021-2022 season, where he guided AC Milan to the Scudetto, earning him the prestigious title of Serie A’s best coach. More recently, the former defender, who played for Parma and Juventus in the 1980s, also notably managed Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
However, Pioli’s reunion with Fiorentina—having previously managed the club from 2017 to 2019 before resigning midway through the 2018-2019 season—has unfortunately not gone as planned. Astonishingly, I Viola have failed to secure a single victory in their last 10 Serie A matches, registering only 4 draws and 5 losses during this dire run. This winless streak has seen them score a paltry 7 goals while conceding a troubling 16.
Week after week, Fiorentina’s league standing has plummeted, prompting the management to reportedly take decisive action following the latest defeat to Lecce. While the players have been compelled to undergo a ritiro (training retreat) until next Wednesday, the Fiorentina board has entered into crucial discussions with Pioli regarding his future. Sporting director Daniele Prade had already departed the club earlier due to mounting pressure from frustrated supporters.
Consequently, the final decision now rests with technical director Goretti and general manager Alessandro Ferrari, with strong indications pointing towards Pioli’s imminent dismissal. As of Monday, November 3, 2025, early morning WIB, no official announcement regarding Pioli’s departure from Fiorentina has been made. Nevertheless, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb, the termination of the 60-year-old coach’s contract is considered merely a matter of time.
Fiorentina’s primary task now involves finalizing the financial specifics of the agreement with Pioli, whose contract is being prematurely terminated. Last summer, Pioli signed a three-year deal reportedly worth around 3 million euros, equivalent to nearly 60 billion rupiah, per season.
Summary
Fiorentina telah terperosok ke zona degradasi Serie A, menempati posisi ke-19 dengan hanya empat poin setelah kekalahan 0-1 dari Lecce. Situasi buruk ini mengejutkan bagi klub yang baru-baru ini mencapai dua final Liga Konferensi UEFA dan biasanya berada di papan tengah atau atas. Meskipun ada harapan besar pada pelatih Stefano Pioli, yang dikenal karena memimpin AC Milan meraih Scudetto, timnya gagal meraih satu pun kemenangan dalam sepuluh pertandingan Serie A terakhir.
Menyusul kekalahan terakhir dan performa buruk tersebut, manajemen Fiorentina mengambil tindakan tegas, dengan para pemain menjalani *ritiro*. Dewan klub juga melakukan diskusi krusial dengan Pioli mengenai masa depannya. Ada indikasi kuat bahwa pemecatan Pioli sudah dekat dan hanya masalah waktu, dengan klub kini perlu menyelesaikan detail finansial terkait pemutusan kontraknya yang seharusnya berdurasi tiga tahun.
