Tottenham Hotspur’s Jan Vertonghen says Fiorentina have ‘world-class players’ as he previews their Europa League tie.
The Viola will take on Spurs at White Hart Lane tomorrow night, and Vertonghen says this is one of the best ties in the Round of 32.
“This week we’re involved in one of the best ties in this stage of the Europa League between two attacking teams and I’m sure they will be two good games,” the Belgian told Spurs’ official website.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Jan Vertonghen says Fiorentina have ‘world-class players’ as he previews their Europa League tie.
The Viola will take on Spurs at White Hart Lane tomorrow night, and Vertonghen says this is one of the best ties in the Round of 32.
“This week we’re involved in one of the best ties in this stage of the Europa League between two attacking teams and I’m sure they will be two good games,” the Belgian told Spurs’ official website.
“Fiorentina have world-class players, it will be a tight tie and quality-wise we are close to each other.
“I’ve played against them before and they haven’t changed – of course, the players have but they are always competing to be in the Champions League.
“I was injured for the first leg when I was up against them with Ajax in 2009, but I remember Kennedy Bakircioglu scored the goal in a 1-0 win.
“The second leg was my first game back from injury. We were 1-0 down, Alberto Gilardino – who is now back with Fiorentina on loan – scored but then Leonardo scored for 1-1 and we went through.
“It’s a brilliant tie.”