Smitten, Fiorentina boss reveals secret chat with Pote after Sporting exit | OneFootball

Pote scored his first goal for Fiorentina in his third game in Italy and is now preparing for Napoli. Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli spoke about the quick adaptation of the playmaker on loan from Sporting and gave him glowing praise ahead of the match.

"We know him well, he has great tactical ability, knows how to exploit space and knows how to play football: that is also reflected in the statistics", he said at a press conference. The coach also revealed that he arranged a meeting to understand his ideal position.

The conversation helped define the attacking midfielder’s positioning, as he often played from the flanks at Alvalade. "I spoke to him to understand where he could express himself best. Watching him, you can see that he is a player who likes to play in the middle of the pitch. When he plays between the lines, he is important, he knows how to get past opponents. But, as the great professional he is, he told me he is also willing to play on the wings," he stressed.

Paolo Vanoli also addressed the penalty-taking hierarchy, assuring that Pote is one of the main options. "When they go onto the pitch, they know who is first and who is second. Pedro has shown that he is an important shooter, and Franco (Mastantuono) is as well", he explained.

The manager also highlighted the importance of the team as a whole. "Then, on the pitch, it is only right that they show their personality. The important thing is that things are done for the team and not out of personal selfishness". The player, who belongs to Sporting, could stand out in Italy.

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