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| Prandelli needs Chievo turnaround |
Saturday 21 February, 2009 |
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Cesare Prandelli urges Fiorentina to put their UEFA Cup disappointment behind them. “The game against Chievo could change our season.”
The Viola's European hopes are hanging by a thread after their 1-0 home defeat to Ajax on Thursday evening.
“All teams have problems finding space, so there must be a logical plan to attacking clammed up defences like Ajax and Chievo,” mused the Coach.
“I expect a strong reaction from my players. This could be a game that changes the course of our season.”
They need the points to hold on to fourth place, as they are just one point clear of both Genoa and Roma.
“These are matches that are not only important for the three points, but also the performance and morale.
“The Chievo players and Coach have said they want to come here and get a result, but we need a victory to maintain fourth place.
“In Genoa we gave something more in terms of character, but with Ajax the goal knocked the wind out of our sails.”
Fiorentina were about to lose the top four spot after going 3-0 down to 10-man Genoa last week, but fought back for a 3-3 draw with the last kick of the game.
Prandelli had a word of warning for the fans and media, as the general opinion on Mario Alberto Santana was far from complimentary until a knee injury ruled him out for the rest of the season.
“For two years the crowd has been jeering Santana and now that he can't play, they act as if he was always indispensible. It would be a good idea to have a little balance in terms of judgement.”
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