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Viola set for 'crisis talks'	Wednesday 26 November, 2008

Fiorentina will call Coach Cesare Prandelli to a crisis meeting after their Champions League failure, according to newspaper reports. The Tuscans crashed out of the Champions League after last night's 2-1 defeat against Lyon at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Prandelli's men now need to avoid defeat away to Steaua Bucharest in their final Group F game to ensure that they secure a spot in the UEFA Cup. After a summer of heavy investment, the Viola had hoped for better and reports suggest that the Della Valle brothers, who own the club, angrily left the ground before the final whistle last night. Florence newspaper La Nazione claims that Prandelli will be asked to account for Fiorentina's European exit at a meeting with the directors and technical staff. After his heroics in recent seasons, Prandelli's position isn't under threat, but he faces an uphill task if he is to at least match last year's achievements. Meanwhile, police in Florence are looking for the men responsible for an attack on two Lyon fans before yesterday's game.

Frey philosophical in defeat Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey was trying to stay positive after last night's Champions League exit. More Gallery: Viola's European dream dies Fiorentina were eliminated from the Champions League after losing 2-1 to Lyon at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Gallery Prandelli proud of Fiorentina Cesare Prandelli is sure that Fiorentina “leave the Champions League with our heads held high and it will serve us in the future.” More Gilardino: Viola were too green Alberto Gilardino admits Fiorentina's inexperience proved decisive in their early exit from the Champions League. More Montolivo: Where we went wrong Riccardo Montolivo admits he is deeply disappointed that Fiorentina have crashed out of the Champions League. More Fio 1-2 Lyo: Lyon end Viola's Euro run Fiorentina are out of the Champions League after a 2-1 home loss to Lyon in a match where the frame of the goal was shaken five times. More