Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano admits his players are floored after their Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter Milan.
Fiorentina had a three minute lead before Inter fought back via a Lautaro Martinez brace to win 2-1.
“We started very strong, even creating plenty of chances after opening the scoring, but then allowed Inter a counter-attack that was avoidable for 1-1," Italiano told Mediaset.
“We're then up against a Champions League Finalist, a World Cup winner in Lautaro Martinez, and he created the second goal out of nowhere.
“In the second half we did everything, created numerous scoring opportunities and created big problems for Inter. It's a pity, we leave with regrets because I think we played on the same level as a fantastic Inter side.
“It's disappointing, but we have another Final to prepare for and two Serie A games, so we cannot let go now, we must remain concentrated.
“We are accustomed to shelving disappointments and getting right back on track. I tell the lads that when you fight with heart and sweat for the shirt, you never really lose. So we tip our hats to Inter, they lift the trophy."