Vincenzo Montella said Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”3″>Fiorentina “controlled from start to finish” and slammed Torino’s defensive approach.

Vincenzo Montella said Fiorentina “controlled from start to finish” and slammed Torino’s defensive approach.

“Analysing the game, I think you can see Fiorentina controlled the initiative from start to finish,” Montella told Sky Sport Italia after a 1-1 draw.

“If you are facing a team with 10 men behind the ball waiting for you to come forward, then you can only break through from distance or with a great moment.

“We conceded that goal against the run of play, but showed great character and strength to fight back and take this point, though we deserved more.”

Federico Bernardeschi came off the bench and with his first touch set up Khouma Babacar’s equaliser.

“There are some positives, including the combination of Babacar and Bernardeschi to score the goal. They provide that clear head and enjoyment of football that we needed in the final third.

“I think Bernardeschi has huge potential, but the biggest danger is for him to receive compliments! He has barely played in Serie A, must keep his feet on the ground and I want patience from everyone around this lad. Let him grow in good time.”

The injury crisis ruled out Mario Gomez, Juan Cuadrado, Giuseppe Rossi, Joaquin and Marko Marin.

“Cuadrado has a knee problem and we’ll see over the next few days, but he should be able to recover in time for the Inter match.”

However, Montella had harsh words for some fans and newspapers who have been critical of the Viola.

“What annoys me is when I see people who are ungrateful considering everything the players and those within the club have done over the last few years. That irritates me and I don’t like it when certain players are picked on by those who are not objective.

“We are pushing forward our idea of football, but obviously if you are missing certain players who tend to finish off chances, then more of those opportunities are not going to get converted. The season has just started, I am comforted by the team spirit and mentality, then you have to also earn luck in football.”

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