The 2013-14 campaign delivered a return to European football for Fiorentina as La Viola, under the dynamic guidance of manager Vincenzo Montella, secured a strong 4th-place finish in Serie A. The season was defined by the stunning, prolific form of striker Giuseppe Rossi, who netted 16 league goals and was Serie A's top scorer before a devastating knee injury curtailed his campaign in January. Despite also reaching the Coppa Italia final and the Europa League Round of 16, the side's optimistic, attacking football, led by key contributors like Borja Valero and Juan Cuadrado, re-established the club as a force in Italian football.