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The former Fiorentina goalkeeper among others Sebastien Frey spoke from Viola Park on the sidelines of the presentation of his book ‘Istinto Puro’: “It’s my story, it tells everything. I thought and the time had come to tell myself, not only the footballer but also the human part. I wanted to really know who Seba is. In June 2025 it will be 10 years since I stopped, so it was time to tell everything.”
Fiorentina is flying…
“I am very happy and happy, also for Raffaele. We know each other well, a good boy, he was questioned immediately after the first matches but he managed to hold on, express his game and make an important impact. Today Fiorentina It’s beautiful to look at and concrete, 7 consecutive victories haven’t happened since ’60… It’s an important message, there’s a good atmosphere and then having a sports center of this type brings 3-4 points at the end of the season.” .
How many points does someone like De Gea bring?
“Let’s see at the end of the season… He’s not a discovery, he’s not new. I’m happy because despite not having played for more than a year he hasn’t lost anything and Florence has given him the right stimulus to be a protagonist. Look at the matches, too. the last one. It took decisive saves from the goalkeeper that keeps you in the game and then in the end you win.”
How important is Palladino’s work?
“It’s important to have a coach who has the courage to convey something and make his own mark. It’s not easy for a player in Florence, let alone for the coach. He was good, after the initial criticism he had the humility to to hold on, to continue working and to propose something interesting. In addition to the result, Fiorentina is pleasant, you see that the boys are well and enjoy playing.”
What do you think of the enthusiasm you breathe?
“I don’t live with the group, I only see the matches. But I spoke with some of them, having a player from Campitano like Biraghi is important, he’s a great leader and a good guy. I won’t go into the performances on the pitch, but I know a bit about the backfield the wings and I guarantee you that Biraghi is one of the great protagonists of what is happening on the pitch, he has also given the new players the opportunity to express themselves at their best.”
Now comes the super challenge with Inter…
“Inter have more to lose than Fiorentina, because they have to win. I expect a great match and watch out for Fiorentina. During the season there will also be some negative results, but balance is needed. Thinking about the Scudetto would be wrong, it doesn’t cost to dream nothing but the calculations are made in the end. Fiorentina today is a beautiful reality and for me it is in the top 4 of this Serie A.”
Sommer’s impact at Inter?
“I am a great admirer of his. When he arrived people turned their noses up, but he has a career behind him… I have always observed him with pleasure and curiosity, because he is complete. I have always said that he is an Inter goalkeeper and he is demonstrating, maybe he is less extroverted but he is a great professional and a silent leader.”
As a goalkeeper, would you fear Kean or Lautaro more?
“Both. Lautaro is monstrous, he has proven to be one of the greatest strikers in the world. Kean is fine, he has always been defined as a great talent but he has never managed to express his qualities. Here he has everyone’s trust and the results can be seen . Kean will easily reach double figures and it will be a launching pad for him. This doesn’t mean he will go away, Fiorentina’s goal is to win the cups.”
What level is the De Gea-Kean couple at?
“De Gea doesn’t have to prove anything in terms of quality, he’s always been an important goalkeeper. And Kean is proving to be an important goalkeeper. Let’s enjoy the moment, the comparisons are there but we have to look at it in the long term. For now I’m very happy to see this Fiorentina, I made my history in Florence and today it’s someone else’s turn. I wish all these guys to make Fiorentina history.”
Will the attackers or the goalkeepers determine more?
“I think the goalkeepers. It will be a match with scoring opportunities. Inter are the strongest team in Serie A due to the size of their squad. However, Fiorentina will play with courage and Inter will leave spaces, which is why the two goalkeepers will be protagonists” .