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Vincenzo Montella was left to rue a poor Fiorentina first half against Roma. “I have to work out why we were timorous.”
The Viola were beaten 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, although Morgan De Sanctis performed three world class saves.
“I think criticism is exaggerated,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“We had a bad first half which was a little timorous by our standards and I have to work out why, but the first half-hour was very tactical with few chances for either side.
“Fiorentina were excellent in the second half and created numerous scoring opportunities, unfortunately none of them went in.
“After the break we showed that we had better stamina and consistency. In the first half Roma were more reactive and got to the ball first, but despite that I didn’t see that many chances from them.
“If we had played the first half the way we did the second, it would’ve been a very different game. I don’t know what happened. We seemed more concerned with defending than attacking. I must’ve communicated my intentions badly.”
Montella surprised by picking Australian youngster Josh Brillante in midfield, but substituted him with Josip Ilicic after just 35 minutes.
“I chose him because he’s done a great deal, while Aquilani really struggled in training this week, which was unusual. It was a tough decision, I never expected him to play 90 minutes, but he was an extra weapon in the armoury.”
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado will stay in Florence, but has Montella requested more reinforcements?
“I don’t know, I’m not in charge of the transfer market. I work as a Coach and have to concentrate only on the squad at my disposal.”