Career of Matteo “II Sarto” Moretti

[RMJH4]

Not losing to Cremonese could be vital. Bloodbath at the bottom of the league!

[JustinCase]

Pretty much the story of my career too. Despite starting with Sheffield United in an impossible position in the league, the board wanted me to win it. And despite a rapid rise in the table, it wasn't enough. I can see the same happening to you, getting fired despite doing an impossible job to secure the club another season in Serie A. The "job is insecure" e-mails also kept coming in my case... Anyway, my fingers are crossed...

[Sonny]

Not losing to Cremonese could be vital. Bloodbath at the bottom of the league!

That was my thought too. A horrible all around performance by me but a vital point. We have a few really hard matches upcoming but all focus is on Europe this week.

[Sonny]

Pretty much the story of my career too. Despite starting with Sheffield United in an impossible position in the league, the board wanted me to win it. And despite a rapid rise in the table, it wasn't enough. I can see the same happening to you, getting fired despite doing an impossible job to secure the club another season in Serie A. The "job is insecure" e-mails also kept coming in my case... Anyway, my fingers are crossed...

I knew this might happen. This is going back in the vault a bit to our EA days but I believe one of us or Danimal had this happen with losing a league cup that we were never favorites to win and getting sacked because of it.

I learned from that and made this career about the manager, not the club. Either I will get renewed and have a chance to really build. Or they sack me and I have a revenge story to build.

[Sonny]

[Sonny]

Fiorentina Rise Again: Moretti’s Men March On in Europe


Fiorentina fans celebrate back in Italy after Moise Kean's brace sends them through to the next round

March 21, 2026 | Diego Ottaviano

Florence, Italy - Florence is beginning to believe again.

Not long ago, ACF Fiorentina were staring at the trapdoor of Serie A, a season unraveling amid instability, grief, and managerial change. Now, under Matteo Moretti, the Viola are writing a very different story. A story of survival, competitiveness, and never giving in.

Thursday night’s triumph over 1. FSV Mainz 05 confirmed Fiorentina’s place in the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals. It was not dominance, nor was it a fortunate escape. It was a game of controlling moments. Fighting back after an early setback and playing controlled, when the match could have descended into chaos.

Despite seeing less of the ball across the two legs, Fiorentina managed the moments that mattered. Compact through the middle, decisive in transition, and increasingly clinical up front, Moretti’s side showed maturity that seemed impossible just weeks ago.
At the heart of it once again was Moise Kean, a man fans wrote off only a month ago. His goals have not only kept Fiorentina afloat domestically but also propelled them deeper into Europe.

Next up in Europe is Strasbourg, in France. The French side survived their own last round scare against Club Brugge, winning 5-4 on aggregate to advance.

The first leg will be played in Florence on April 9, with the return fixture in France on April 16. Strasbourg represents a different challenge; tactically disciplined, physically strong, and dangerous in wide areas. They are unlikely to offer the same transitional openness Mainz occasionally did.

For Moretti, the idea remains the same: compact defense, controlling the pace, and feeding the front of Kean and Kouamé to make plays happen.

Until that April match, Fiorentina must focus on survival in Italy, facing the league leaders next in Inter. This will be the toughest test for Moretti and one he might see as a "free hit", trying to earn any point possible when none are expected.

Fiorentina are unbeaten in eight matches under his leadership. The 4-4-2 has brought balance. Kean and Kouamé have rediscovered rhythm. Gudmundsson has returned at the perfect time. Even in games with limited possession, the Viola now look organised rather than overwhelmed.

The end of the season story for Viola is changing, but it is nowhere close to finished. The nightmare mind ends in relegation and defeat in Europe, or the story might end in survival and a legendary European night.




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