Serie A, Sassuolo-Fiorentina 3-1: deep crisis for the Viola

Rome, Dec. 6 (LaPresse) – Fiorentina’s negative streak continues as they were defeated 3-1 by Sassuolo in the 14th round of Serie A. At Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, the Viola took the lead with Mandragora in the 9th minute, but the Neroverdi quickly responded, equalizing through Volpato in the 14th minute and taking the lead with Muharemovic near the end of the first half. Fiorentina tried to react in the second half, but their efforts were futile, and Sassuolo sealed the victory in the 65th minute with a goal from Kone. For Fiorentina, last in the standings and still without a win, this was their eighth defeat. Sassuolo rise to 20 points, temporarily moving into eighth place. During the match, Sassuolo coach Fabio Grosso was sent off in the 59th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct.