Vincenzo Montella said Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”3″>Fiorentina put in “the perfect performance right when we needed it” to beat Inter 3-0.
“Aside from the result, we had a top level performance against a great team with excellent players,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
Vincenzo Montella said Fiorentina put in “the perfect performance right when we needed it” to beat Inter 3-0.
“Aside from the result, we had a top level performance against a great team with excellent players,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“We had the perfect performance right when we needed it, proving my players have the temperament needed to do well this season.
“I had seen this maturity in other matches too, but when you don’t take your chances then it’s tough, especially against teams who come to get a draw.
“There were moments of huge pressure on Inter, others in which we defended deeper, so I am extremely happy that all our characteristics were on show at the right time.
“A week ago people said we had to survive in Serie A, now there’s talk of third place again! We have to continue our way with our style of football and doing what our fans want to see. It’s a starting point to move on from.”
Khouma Babacar was on target again and Montella was impressed by the 21-year-old Senegalese striker.
“Babacar has the stigmata of a champion, though he needs to understand when the team needs him to work hard and when he can dive into a solo move. He has pace, physique and skill, so he has everything it takes to be a star. He just needs time.”
Goalkeeper Norberto Neto has also become more confident and needed some crucial saves tonight.
“He doesn’t have much to do in our team, which can be very tough for a goalkeeper, but his concentration has improved and he’s really grown in a short space of time.
“I think that to play in a top team you need competition in every area. He might not think so now, but I believe Neto has also improved because of the competition with Tatarusanu.”