Fabrizio Ravanelli anticipates a spectacular game this Friday between Fiorentina and Juventus and has in mind a clear favourite.
Penna Bianca played an important role as one of the most prolific Bianconero goalscorers in the 1990s and, having played several games against La Viola himself, is certain that the game on Friday will be one to watch.
“I'm expecting a ‘game’ in capital letters. Both teams come from positive results – Juventus have won all throughout November,” Ravanelli has told Firenzeviola.it.
Fabrizio Ravanelli anticipates a spectacular game this Friday between Fiorentina and Juventus and has in mind a clear favourite.
Penna Bianca played an important role as one of the most prolific Bianconero goalscorers in the 1990s and, having played several games against La Viola himself, is certain that the game on Friday will be one to watch.
“I'm expecting a ‘game’ in capital letters. Both teams come from positive results – Juventus have won all throughout November,” Ravanelli has told Firenzeviola.it.
“Fiorentina, who got back an important player like [Mario] Gomez, come from two away victories in Serie A and one in the Europa League, which finally allowed them to establish some continuity in terms of results.
“In brief, we have all the premises for a good game. And Fiorentina-Juventus seldom disappoints when it comes to spectacle, among other things because in Florence this match is lived like a derby. But for us it's just a game like any other.”
Ravanelli was asked about the players that make a difference in both teams.
“In the ranks of Fiorentina the players who really bring them up a notch in terms of quality are Gomez and [Juan] Cuadrado.
“It's harder to highlight a specific individual when it comes to Juventus, because Coach [Massimiliano] Allegri's squad is full of champions.
“But I don't think that Friday's match will be decided by a single player, rather I expect one of those games in which victory comes only to those who play as a team.
“So it's going to be a duel between Fiorentina and Juventus on the whole, and not between one player and another.
“As a Juventus fan I hope they can have the upper hand, and I expect they'll want to avenge the 4-2 they suffered at the Artemio Franchi in the first round of the past season.
“I think Juve are the favourites. The Viola still haven't found their true identity, while the Bianconeri have picked up an astounding pace.”
Fiorentina and Juventus play tomorrow night at 19:45 UK time at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.