Grosso targets balance for Fiorentina opener, hails Mastantuono and says they are relying on Kean | OneFootball

Fabio Grosso says balance will be vital as he leads Fiorentina into their Coppa Italia opener against Benevento on Friday, highlighting Franco Mastantuono’s potential and underlining Moise Kean’s importance.

According to Football Italia, the first-round tie starts at 19.15 UK time, 20.15 CEST. The former Olympique Lyonnais and Sassuolo coach took charge this summer, backed by an unexpectedly large transfer budget.

Additions include Franco Mastantuono, Athur Atta, Viery, Christ Inao Oulai, Giovanni Fabbian, Radu Dragusin, Victor Valdepenas and Alex Jimenez.

Grosso said the group is aligned on ideas, though many changes mean hard work to accelerate integration. He emphasised balance above all, seeking to maximise strengths, hide weaknesses and avoid fixating on specific systems.

Mastantuono, an Argentina international joining on loan from Real Madrid, stands out. Grosso credited director Fabio Paratici for securing him and said the teenager has enormous potential that regular minutes should help unlock.

He noted Pellegrino has already shown his quality and that his career is taking off. Fiorentina’s attack is almost complete, and something still needs to be added in midfield and defence, with satisfaction at the overall build.

Amid talk over Moise Kean’s future, Grosso called the forward important for the team and said they are relying on him.

Source: Football Italia

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