Former midfielder Blerim Dzemaili spoke to Sky Sports in view of the Conference League match between San Gallo and Fiorentina (kick-off at 6.45pm): “This is a very hot stadium, the fans are very close to the pitch, there will be 20 thousand of them and for Fiorentina it will be the approach is very important, without underestimating either the opponent or the environment.”
In what sense?
“Fiorentina has everything in their hands, they are the strongest team and I think it is normal for them to have turnover. But they must not underestimate San Gallo, even if they are going through a difficult period and have not won for four games, they have a clear and linear style, in attack can be dangerous. Fiorentina must approach the match in the right way.”
Is there a risk that the ‘reserves’ will feel the brunt of the pressure?
“In football it’s always nice to have a chance, the players work to play the matches. I always saw it as an opportunity, but it’s true that negative things can happen. If the turnover is large, there may be a lack of references compared to when you have the starters, you don’t know how your teammate will give you the ball, maybe not right away from the first minute, but it has to be a chance for those who will play.”
Will Kean or Gudmundsson be missed more?
“In my opinion Kean, because he knows how to hold the ball and give the team depth by fighting. For the Fiorentina attackers today they will have to hold the ball well, if they do so they will be able to help the team rise. There will be a lot of whistles, even the attackers They will have to help. The reserves also have quality, otherwise they wouldn’t be at Fiorentina, one of the most important teams in Italy, they’ve given them time.”