Ahead of their weekend clash, Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli has praised his upcoming opponents, Napoli, calling them the clear favourites to win the Serie A title this season. Pioli, who is back for his second spell with Fiorentina, expressed his excitement about the match and showed great respect for Napoli and their coach, Antonio Conte.
The main takeaway from Pioli’s comments is his high regard for Napoli’s strength. While acknowledging the challenge, he remains confident in his own team’s ability to compete. This sets the stage for an exciting match where Fiorentina will test their skills against a team widely seen as the one to beat for the championship.
🙏 Respect for a Strong Opponent
Pioli spoke highly of Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, calling him “among the best in the world” for the way he builds his teams. He acknowledged Napoli’s recent success, noting they have become much stronger with new players. “They’ve won two league titles in three years and have strengthened tremendously,” Pioli said. “They’re the favourite again this year and can compete in the Champions League as well.”
💪 Confident in His Own Team
Despite praising Napoli, Pioli made it clear that Fiorentina is ready for the challenge. He expressed confidence in his players and their preparation, even with some team members unavailable. “We’re a good team,” he stated. “I’m very confident, even though we know how strong our opponents are. I’m still convinced we can compete, playing our game and giving it our all.” He added that the upcoming match will be the true test of where his team stands.
✨ High Hopes for Moise Kean
When asked about striker Moise Kean, Pioli was full of praise, calling him a “very strong” player. The coach also noted that he believes Kean has great potential to grow even further, particularly in his movement and positioning when he doesn’t have the ball.
