Having cushioned the disappointment of being eliminated from the Italian Cup against Atalanta, Fiorentina finds their smile again in view of the next match, the first leg of the Conference semi-final with the Belgians of Club Brugge, thanks to a round 5-1 against Sassuolo. The neroverdi played the role of sparring partner to perfection, indulging all too easily in the goal celebration that Italiano had been waiting for for quite some time now.
This time there are many reasons to smile for the Fiorentina coach. Our gaze can only focus on some great individual performances in the attacking midfield, on all those from Sottil and Gonzalez on the flanks, without underestimating the return to goals of a Barak who, with Bonaventura still not at his best, can prove to be an asset.
Italian in the post-match takes the joy of three such rounded points: “The greatest satisfaction is that we confirm how in moments of difficulty we have the ability to react and perform, playing with confidence after an elimination that left great bitterness. Winning like this makes me makes us happy, we needed a victory to prepare Brugge well. I’m happy for the goals from the wingers, from Barak, but for the performance as a whole.” Now Thursday (kick-off at 9.00 pm) the Conference semi-final.