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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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