Harrison describes the energy of the Fiorentina fans, saying, 'Some of the Ultras recognise me straight away, and they're like, die', die' (come on, come on)! Let's go, andiamo'. It's a nice energy!'
I had lunch with Sam Allardyce, but he thought it was a better idea to talk about wine than to talk about football, and then to get up and leave me halfway through our meeting.
The former AC Milan player Alvaro Morata was sent off as Como dropped points again, losing 1-2 against Fiorentina, just days before the game against the Rossoneri. Out of the next few games, including the one played yesterday, Como has always been described as the most difficult one for Milan. Rightfully so as they were outplayed for most of the reverse fixturem even if they eventually won by 3-1.
ACF Fiorentina will play at home versus Cagliari on Saturday, after each won their most recent game in Serie A - beating Bologna and Juventus, respectively. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below. ACF Fiorentina vs. Cagliari Prediction & Odds ACF Fiorentina Moneyline: -138 Cagliari Moneyline: +386 Draw Moneyline: +261 Predicted Score: Fiorentina 2, Cagliari 1
Strahinja Pavlovic had to have stitches in his head after a collision with Pietro Comuzzo during Sunday's draw against Fiorentina. It was one of those games where Comuzzo seemed determined to do damage with his head. He scored the opening goal for Fiorentina midway through the second half, nodding in a corner, and then at the other end an aerial duel with Pavlovic ended with them both in a heap on the floor.
Image source, Getty Images Fiorentina say they have taken security measures to protect players, staff and their families after they received "unacceptable and shameful" threats. The threats were received following the club's 3-1 loss at Sassuolo on Saturday, which left winless Fiorentina bottom of Serie A after 14 matches. The club condemned the threats in a statement and said it "expresses its full solidarity and support for the players and their families".
Milan's Primavera side came away with one point from their clash against the league leaders Fiorentina this afternoon, though it perhaps could have been more. After the defeat to Juventus last time out, Giovanni Renna's boys returned to action after the break earlier today, taking on the league leaders Fiorentina. Given the Rossoneri's form, the 1-1 result was probably the best they could have hoped for.