Fabio Grosso’s Debut
Fiorentina started the 2026/27 season with a trip to Stadio Olimpico, where new coach Fabio Grosso faces AS Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini. The match takes place on 25 August 2026 and marks Grosso’s first outing with the Viola.
Fiorentina’s Record at the Olimpico
Over the past three seasons Fiorentina has struggled to achieve positive results at the Olimpico:
- 2023/24 - Under Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina drew 1-1 against Jose Mourinho. Lukaku opened the game with a goal in 5’, and Italiano’s side recovered with a goal from Lucas Martinez Quarta in 66’.
- 2024/25 - With Raffaele Palladino at the helm, Fiorentina lost 0-1. Artem Dovbyk scored in 45+3, and the Palladino side failed to find the net.
- 2025/26 - Paolo Vanoli led the team in a 0-4 defeat. Gianluca Mancini, Wesley and Mario Hermoso scored for Roma, followed by Nicolo Pisilli in the second half.
Fiorentina’s last win at the Olimpico dates back to 2018; since then the club has not won at Roma’s home.
Outlook for 2026/27
With a new coach and a revamped squad, Grosso’s challenge is to break the streak of negative results. The clash with Gasperini, who has managed Roma in several Serie A fixtures, will be crucial in determining whether Fiorentina can finally alter its fate at the Olimpico.
The 25 August match offers the Viola an opportunity to show that the new management can compete with Roma’s traditional strength. The final result could shape the club’s confidence and the public’s perception of Grosso’s new side.
