Fiorentina's disastrous start to the season continued as they suffered their first defeat of the season against Torino. The Viola had already lost 4-0 to Roma and 3-0 at home to Frosinone. Fabiano Parisi was a long-term absentee, with Dodo and Arthur Atta not at 100 per cent. However, deadline day signing Alieu Njie was thrown straight into the starting XI for his debut against his old teammates.
Torino, on the other hand, were boosted by the arrival of Rolando Mandragora, who faced his old club just days after the transfer. Mandragora joined fellow ex-Fiorentina players Pietro Comuzzo and Niccolò Fortini, and he made an instant impact on the pitch. The midfielder scored one of his trademark rockets from distance, bending back the glove of former teammate David De Gea, to equalise for Torino.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Torino who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to a stunning acrobatic flick from Che Adams in the 82nd minute. The goal sealed the win for Torino, who moved to 1 point from 3 matches, while Fiorentina remain at the bottom of the table with 0 points from 3 matches.
Mandragora also almost scored on his debut against his old club, a daisy-cutter from outside the area forcing David De Gea into a desperate fingertip save at the far bottom corner.