Khouma Babacar celebrated his brace as Fiorentina beat Qarabag 5-1 in the Europa League and had a message for Mauro Zarate.

The Senegalese striker was given a rare start and made the most of it.

“This performance shows the team is working well,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Khouma Babacar celebrated his brace as Fiorentina beat Qarabag 5-1 in the Europa League and had a message for Mauro Zarate.

The Senegalese striker was given a rare start and made the most of it.

“This performance shows the team is working well,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“I haven’t achieved anything yet, as I just need to keep improving and putting in consistent performances. The Coach keeps telling me to find the right position and it was tough today, because Qarabag move the ball very well.”

The game was put on the right track for the Viola when their opponents went down to 10 men.

Zarate came off the bench and also scored twice in his season debut, having taken time off to nurse his wife through cancer surgery.

“He deserves this moment of joy,” continued Babacar. “We laugh and joke together, so are good friends. Sometimes these things happen in life and you must try to be strong to get through them. I wish him all the best.”

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