Stefano Pioli couldn’t help but be happy after Fiorentina thrashed Chievo 6-1. “This was the big test and what I wanted to see.”
The Viola ran riot at the Stadio Franchi with a 6-1 result, including Marco Benassi brace and late Giovanni Simone nutmeg.
“I am happy, but there was more to it than the result. Chievo still caused us a lot of problems and at least it means we are capable of suffering under pressure in difficult moments,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
Stefano Pioli couldn’t help but be happy after Fiorentina thrashed Chievo 6-1. “This was the big test and what I wanted to see.”
The Viola ran riot at the Stadio Franchi with a 6-1 result, including Marco Benassi brace and late Giovanni Simone nutmeg.
“I am happy, but there was more to it than the result. Chievo still caused us a lot of problems and at least it means we are capable of suffering under pressure in difficult moments,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
This was their first game of the season, as the Week 1 fixture with Sampdoria was postponed to September 19 due to the Ponte Morandi tragedy in Genoa.
“We started the season earlier than usual actually, as we hoped to play the Europa League preliminary rounds, but then Milan won their appeal and were reinstated.
“We had a lot of friendlies and trained well, but there’s always the doubt in your mind on how it’ll work in a competitive match. This was the big test and Chievo did cause us problems, but we remained a unit and that’s what I wanted to see.”
Fiorentina have revamped this summer with Gerson, Edimilson and Marko Pjaca all starting today.
“The midfield is where we made the most changes, but we had eight of the old guard starting, so I was confident. Edimilson has been training with us for two weeks and there’s a lot of potential in the team.
“What we’re trying to do is provide entertainment for the fans and some beautiful football, because those are the characteristics we have.”