Fiorentina manager Fabio Grosso has declared his squad fully fit and ready for tomorrow evening's Serie A opener against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on 23 August, Grosso confirmed that all injury concerns have been resolved and that his players are physically and mentally prepared for the challenge. He highlighted forward Kean as particularly well-positioned for the fixture, and noted he has excellent attacking options across his four-man forward contingent—Kean, Pellegrino, Gudmundsson, and the developing Mastantuono—to rotate across his three attacking positions.
Grosso acknowledged Roma's strength under manager Gian Piero Gasperini and the difficulty of playing away at the Olimpico, where over 65,000 spectators are expected. However, he expressed confidence in Fiorentina's ability to compete. "The opponents are strong, they had a tremendous season and have a very clear manager," he said, "but difficult things, if you dive into them and try to stay inside them, can become even more beautiful." On his defensive setup, Grosso indicated flexibility, noting he has four centre-backs with different experience and characteristics and prefers positioning players in their favoured roles rather than focusing solely on tactical containment.
Grosso also stressed Fiorentina's responsibility to the supporters and the club's ongoing transfer plans. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum building in Florence while acknowledging that squad depth needs addressing in attack. Il Romanista reports that Roma will kick off at 20:45 on 24 August, with gates opening at 18:45, and notes the club's continued community initiatives including accessibility services for supporters with disabilities and a "Food for the Community" partnership with Caritas diocesana di Roma.
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