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Vincenzo Montella has faith in Juan Cuadrado and Mario Gomez as Fiorentina take on Alessandro Matri’s Genoa.
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“This is going to be a tricky game, as Genoa are a very good side, but we have all it takes to do well,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“I am eager to get our first home game of the season started. The idea is to improve while staying faithful to our ideals and characteristics.”
The Viola lost their opener 2-0 at Roma, but Cuadrado returns from suspension for his season debut.
“Cuadrado is very important for us. He seems relaxed and very clear-headed. He enjoys playing football and you can tell.
“As for Gomez, everyone expects two goals per game and when that doesn’t happen they grumble. He knows this, we are not worried and if the team helps him then he can do great things. Gomez isn’t the kind of player who can win a game by himself.
“If he scores a goal then everything will settle. He needs a goal more than anyone else at the moment and is eager to do well, but he’s only played one game, so any evaluation will be a little over the top.
“Will Cuadrado change position in light of Giuseppe Rossi’s injury? They are very different players, but Cuadrado is capable of taking just about any role.
“Of course Rossi lifts the quality of any team, but we mustn’t use his absence as an alibi. I love that boy so much that when he had this latest injury, it hurt my knee too… He needs to focus on recovering well and even being at 80 per cent is enough.”
Fiorentina host Genoa on Sunday, who can count on ex-Viola players Matri and Facundo Roncaglia.
“They are two great lads who were put in the position to give their best. I read they want to prove a point against us, but I hope they are kind…” smiled Montella.
“Genoa run hard and transition well in open space. It’s up to us to put the match on the track we want it to travel.”
Josh Brillante was a surprise starter against Roma, but was substituted before half-time and Montella takes full responsibility for the Australian’s poor Serie A debut.
“I’m sorry for what happened with Roma. He is an exceptional lad and I saw him struggling, so was thinking of the substitution even before his mistake for the goal. I wasn’t quick enough. I’m truly sorry, but these things can happen.”