Montella: ‘Cuadrado can do anything’

Vincenzo Montella hailed Juan Cuadrado and Fiorentina for their comeback at Chievo. “He can do anything.”

Vincenzo Montella hailed Juan Cuadrado and Fiorentina for their comeback at Chievo. “He can do anything.”

The Viola notched up a third consecutive victory, as Cuadrado’s brace turned it around for a 2-1 win in Verona.

“Cuadrado is certainly unique with his characteristics, as he scored wide left in a 4-3-3 and almost netted on the right in a 3-5-2, so he can do anything,” Montella told Sky Sport Italia.

“This was a very difficult, delicate game and we went behind early on against a very organised Chievo side.

“We had patience, quality and I think deserved this victory. I see a solid team that has a lot of belief, but above all that scores more than last season, so I am very, very satisfied.

“I think we adapt to our opponents more than last year. We ‘show off’ a little less, but that is a sign of growth.

“There was a huge risk we’d lose concentration after Juventus, but aside from the first 10 minutes we were right on it. You can’t be less determined than our opponents on a pitch like this.”

Montella was told an Arsenal scout was in the stands of the Stadio Bentegodi to watch Cuadrado, but laughed at the rumoured €30m offer.

“Is that €30m for half? I’m sure he’ll stay with us, then we’ll see what happens in June.”