The Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino spoke to Sky Sports before the match against APOEL in the Conference League: “It’s not difficult to keep our feet on the ground. The team is mentalized and is well, they want to compete in all competitions but we are aware that we haven’t done anything yet. We are here with the awareness of facing a good team, we want to put in a good performance.”
What do you expect from the players and the turnover?
“For me, turnover doesn’t exist, there is a squad and there are very important players. Tomorrow I will put the best lineup and whoever takes the field will do well, with motivation. I expect a great attitude, mentality and hunger, which must never be lacking” .
The eighth consecutive victory could arrive… Did you expect it?
“I honestly didn’t expect such a change, an incredible maturity of the boys. It was all very fast and everything was very beautiful, an incredible alchemy was created, there is incredible magic in the locker room. The team works well, it’s she pays attention to everything and takes care of herself well even off the field, we didn’t do anything, I want to maintain the humility that distinguishes us after having overcome a negative period at the beginning.”
What do you fear about the stadium and APOEL?
“They are a team that has won many championships and has a very good coach. A team with good technique, which dribbles and has individuality. Then the pitch factor, there will be many spectators. We will have to be ready.”