Fiorentina, Vanoli: "I'll reveal two starters vs AEK Athens" | OneFootball

On the eve of the Conference League match between Fiorentina and AEK Athens, the Viola coach Paolo Vanoli spoke at a press conference to the club's official microphones.

Fiorentina, Vanoli: “Comuzzo is improving, De Gea will start tomorrow”

On the eve of the European match, Paolo Vanoli spoke at a press conference before the important match against AEK Athens. Here are his statements:

About the match

“It’s not an obstacle; rather, it’s another match that allows me to see improvements and observe other players in action. Right now, our focus is on this Cup, which comes at the right time. If we want to become great, we have to play every three days.”

About the debut in Europe

“The international field is a different kind of football. We are facing a team that I enjoyed watching; they have a proactive style of play. They are an offensive team, with fast players on the wings. In the league, they are 3 points from the top, and I know their hunger and determination. They have struggled more in the cup, but the conference can overturn any prediction. We must know how to interpret the difference between the league and the cup well.

It’s an important step. In our current situation, I can’t dwell too much on it. We all have to give our best, not only in terms of heart and sacrifice but also technically.”

About the starters

“Dzeko will play, as will De Gea. I spoke with Martinelli and explained the choice to him.”

About Gudmundsson

“Sometimes it’s wrong to judge performances in national teams because you only see the highlights or the scores. The step he needs to take is understanding that champions are those who pull you through difficult moments. I expect this from Albert because he has quality and is important for this group. I am convinced that in the end, he will give us great satisfaction, but he needs to become this. And from him, as from others, I expect this. From the young players, I expect energy, but also mistakes. From them, I expect that in key moments, they will be leaders.”

About Comuzzo

“I found him improving, and he also played great matches in the Under 21. For me, he is a young player with great potential, perhaps affected by the market. Now is the time to remove the excuses and show who he is. I like Comuzzo a lot; he is strong in one-on-one situations, attentive, needs to grow technically but must not be afraid to make mistakes. This team must learn to react to mistakes, especially the young ones. If they make mistakes, I don’t criticize them; I criticize the fear of making mistakes. I think Comuzzo can give us a lot. He can play as a central defender because he has the pace in open play, but he can also play as a wing-back and in a back four. He is a versatile player.”

About Pablo Marì

“I had heard about his leadership, and he is followed within the locker room. What I liked was the reaction in the second half against Juventus. But on some occasions, we made mistakes as a unit: if you see a teammate in difficulty, they should have helped him more. In the first half, I was angry because he was timid and always behind Vlahovic; we talked about it, and in the second half, he did well. This is what I like: talking about mistakes and making them understand where they went wrong.”

Raffaele Morra

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