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Fiorentina are winless in nine games in all competitions Fiorentina say they have taken security measures to protect players, staff and their families after they received "unacceptable and shameful" threats. The threats were received following the club's 3-1 loss at Sassuolo on Saturday, which left winless Fiorentina bottom of Serie A after 14 matches. The club condemned the threats in a statement and said it "expresses its full solidarity and support for the players and their families". The statement added: "Behaviour of this kind has no place in football or in any area of our society. The club immediately contacted its players and the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to protect the safety of the players, the staff, their loved ones and the families involved. "ACF Fiorentina, while thanking the many supporters who have already shown affection and support regarding these regrettable events, reiterates that there will never be any room for intimidation, hatred or violence. "Our commitment to protecting our players and their families remains steadfast. " Following the club's eighth league loss of the season, the wife of Fiorentina defender Dodo shared death threats which had been aimed at her and her family on social media. The winless start is in contrast to last season in which the club finished sixth in the Italian top flight. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' Premier League: Guehi scores late winner at Fulham as Palace move fourth - reaction The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations How Skype lost its connection to the world Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' 'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion' 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up' England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia - Vaughan 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry? 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.