Gabriele Cioffi spoke to Sky just before his side kicks off against Fiorentina. “Today, we need to be ready for a challenge. Fiorentina are in fine form and aiming for a Europa League spot, but we are also doing well and want to take each game as it comes.”
Growing up in the host city, it’s no ordinary day for the Udinese coach. “Coming to Florence has an impact on me. I remember when I was kid running about with my brother at the Stadio Artemio Franchi and our guardians were there running after us. There’ll be lots of running to be done today as well.”
With the announcement of the team news, he spoke of Roberto Pereyra’s absence. “Pereyra is doing well. He’s at home with his kids.”