Stefano Pioli confirms today’s trip to Milan “will count for a great deal, because the table is tight” and Fiorentina can begin their European push in earnest.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“All games are important opportunities,” insisted the Coach in his Press conference ahead of this showdown for European places.
Stefano Pioli confirms today’s trip to Milan “will count for a great deal, because the table is tight” and Fiorentina can begin their European push in earnest.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“All games are important opportunities,” insisted the Coach in his Press conference ahead of this showdown for European places.
“This fixture will count for a great deal, because the table is tight and another win would bring us closer to the places that we are really interested in.
“Milan are missing some important players, but when that is the situation, the others always step up and give something extra to the common cause. We’ll have to give extra too, even if we have some fundamental figures back.”
Nikola Milenkovic, Jordan Veretout and Edimilson Fernandes are available again after suspension, having missed the victory over Empoli.
“Getting back to winning ways after such a long time gave belief and more motivation to the team, who are now more determined and focused. We have prepared well.
“It’s a very difficult Serie A season, because beating the mid-to-lower-table teams is becoming increasingly tough. At the end of the day, I think only a handful of points will make a big difference and it’ll get even tighter in the second half of the campaign.”
Giovanni Simeone had a controversial celebration towards the Viola fans after his goal last week, creating some tension.
“He is always decisive for the team. He made a mistake, he was the first to admit it, he apologised and we all move forward, because to err is human. Simeone has always given everything for Fiorentina and will continue to do so.”