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Viola win peninsula plaudits
Wednesday 7 November, 2007
Fiorentina are on sensational form and some high-profile names are tipping the Viola to emerge as Scudetto challengers.
Cesare Prandelli’s side are in second place and have managed an amazing 20 games unbeaten in all competitions.
While most pundits still see a Champions League place as the extent of the Gigliati’s aspirations, some of the peninsula’s most respected Coaches predict greater things.
“If Fiorentina are still up there in a few months and still close to the leaders it won’t be fantasy to talk about the title,” ex-Azzurri boss Marcello Lippi told Il Corriere dello Sport.
“The Viola have settled at the top of Serie A for three seasons now so it isn’t anything new.”
Former Milan boss Arrigo Sacchi believes that a title push isn’t out of the question as long as Prandelli is allowed to work in peace.
“When I had a great squad at my disposal I never talked about winning the Scudetto to my players,” he explained.
“You ask them to fight and to play well and give their best. If you want the Gigliati to keep doing well you should let them get on with it in peace.”
Carlo Ancelotti is impressed with Fiorentina’s start to the campaign and isn’t shocked by the Stadio Artemio Franchi outfit’s success.
“I’m not at all surprised with the position Fiorentina are in at the moment,” he insisted.
“They aren’t at the top by chance, you just have to look at the results they have picked up over the last two years.
“I don’t know if they can actually win the title, but I’m certain that they are capable of being in the race for it.
“Inter and Roma might have a little more, but the Viola can stick in there to the end.”
Wednesday 7 November, 2007
Fiorentina are on sensational form and some high-profile names are tipping the Viola to emerge as Scudetto challengers.
Cesare Prandelli’s side are in second place and have managed an amazing 20 games unbeaten in all competitions.
While most pundits still see a Champions League place as the extent of the Gigliati’s aspirations, some of the peninsula’s most respected Coaches predict greater things.
“If Fiorentina are still up there in a few months and still close to the leaders it won’t be fantasy to talk about the title,” ex-Azzurri boss Marcello Lippi told Il Corriere dello Sport.
“The Viola have settled at the top of Serie A for three seasons now so it isn’t anything new.”
Former Milan boss Arrigo Sacchi believes that a title push isn’t out of the question as long as Prandelli is allowed to work in peace.
“When I had a great squad at my disposal I never talked about winning the Scudetto to my players,” he explained.
“You ask them to fight and to play well and give their best. If you want the Gigliati to keep doing well you should let them get on with it in peace.”
Carlo Ancelotti is impressed with Fiorentina’s start to the campaign and isn’t shocked by the Stadio Artemio Franchi outfit’s success.
“I’m not at all surprised with the position Fiorentina are in at the moment,” he insisted.
“They aren’t at the top by chance, you just have to look at the results they have picked up over the last two years.
“I don’t know if they can actually win the title, but I’m certain that they are capable of being in the race for it.
“Inter and Roma might have a little more, but the Viola can stick in there to the end.”
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Frey: We Can Win The Scudetto
Sebastien Frey believes that Fiorentina are in with an excellent chance of winning this season’s Scudetto.
The Viola have made a sensational start to the campaign and are still unbeaten in all competitions.
Claudio Prandelli’s young squad sit in second place in Serie A, just two points behind leaders Inter.
“We are playing to win the Scudetto and we do not fear Inter,” declared Frey.
“We have a definite possibility of the title. Fiorentina are growing and growing. Why should we put limitations on our ambitions?
“It is important to keep our feet on the ground. Inter have some incredible players however we want to put on a good show when we play them on December 1.”
Questions were asked on how Fiorentina would fare this seasons after the sale of star-man Luca Toni to Bayern Munich in the summer.
“Toni is one of the best attackers in the world but his departure pushed those who remained to take on more responsibility and give something extra,” Frey added. “The result is that we are now second in the table.
“The club is working in a fantastic manner and the Della Valle family has built the foundations for a magnificent skyscraper.”
Sebastien Frey believes that Fiorentina are in with an excellent chance of winning this season’s Scudetto.
The Viola have made a sensational start to the campaign and are still unbeaten in all competitions.
Claudio Prandelli’s young squad sit in second place in Serie A, just two points behind leaders Inter.
“We are playing to win the Scudetto and we do not fear Inter,” declared Frey.
“We have a definite possibility of the title. Fiorentina are growing and growing. Why should we put limitations on our ambitions?
“It is important to keep our feet on the ground. Inter have some incredible players however we want to put on a good show when we play them on December 1.”
Questions were asked on how Fiorentina would fare this seasons after the sale of star-man Luca Toni to Bayern Munich in the summer.
“Toni is one of the best attackers in the world but his departure pushed those who remained to take on more responsibility and give something extra,” Frey added. “The result is that we are now second in the table.
“The club is working in a fantastic manner and the Della Valle family has built the foundations for a magnificent skyscraper.”
It'll probably go to Inter or Roma, but as long as the Viola qualify for the CL (Which is looking very likely) then this team has a bright future ahead of it.
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