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Gian Piero Gasperini has Alessandro Matri back against Fiorentina this afternoon and “our attacking potential has notably improved.”

It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“We still need a few more games to get to know each other better, but we have been working on some issues in training this week,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“Our attacking potential has notably improved and we must try to make the most of that factor, starting from this weekend.”

The Grifone began their campaign with an unlucky 2-1 home defeat to Napoli, as Jonathan De Guzman scored with the last kick of the game.

Matri returns from injury and will face his former club, having spent six months with the Viola last season.

“Matri has been out for some time and doesn’t have 90 minutes in his legs, so he’ll probably start from the bench. His strength can be a valuable resource for us.

“Fiorentina are coming off two positive campaigns and have the ambition to grow further. We are prepared to face them, despite having so little time to work all together due to international duty.

“Unfortunately Rincon has come back fatigued from South America, but it’s extra motivation to play for your country.

“Lestienne really impressed me, as he has all it takes to do well.”

Genoa squad for Fiorentina: Perin, De Maio, Izzo, Burdisso, Pinilla, Perotti, Antonelli, Roncaglia, Marchese, Lestienne, Greco, Edenilson, Lamanna, Falque, Matri, Kucka, Sommariva, Sturaro, Rosi, Rincon, Bertolacci, Mussis

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