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Sunday 24 May, 2009 |
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Fiorentina should celebrate the Champions League before focusing on a Milan showdown for third, said Cesare Prandelli.
Today's 1-1 draw at Lecce guarantees a top four finish, but beating the Rossoneri by two clear goals next week will send them directly into the group phase.
“We are making a few calculations, but also relaxing and taking the time to celebrate this achievement of reaching the preliminary round,” noted the Coach.
“From Tuesday onwards we will start the build-up and concentrate on the game with Milan. Sunday will have less pressure on us than today and the team will perform better.
“I am very happy for the results we have had this season. We had a few physical problems today, but everyone wanted to be there and contribute.”
The Viola got the boost they needed when Roma won 3-2 at San Siro. This means a victory by two clear goals next Sunday will send Fiorentina ahead of Milan on the head-to-head record, having lost 1-0 in their previous meeting.
“Roma's victory gave us the push for these final days of the campaign, but if we had not equalised with [Martin] Jorgensen at the end, then right now we would be in a very difficult position.”
Genoa won 3-2 at Torino this afternoon and would've had a chance at catching them in fourth place, but the point at Lecce proved enough to stave them off.
“Now we have the opportunity to finish third and will play with a relaxed state of mind, because our objective was always fourth,” added Prandelli.
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