Amelia: De Gea Will Prove His Value

Former goalkeeper Marco Amelia spoke after last night's friendly match between the Fiorentina Legends team and the “Nostalgia Action” teammates at the Franchi Stadium. The following are his views on the match and Fiorentina, collected by FirenzeViola.it.

Interview with Marco Amelia

On the match: “It was a wonderful evening, a celebration, and a celebration of Fiorentina. Seeing so many stars on the pitch felt great; it was not just about a capital C, but that every letter should be capitalized. It was also great to play in such an atmosphere, and Fiorentina fans are truly very passionate. We were all happy, and I hope those who watched the match enjoyed it as well.”

On Fiorentina and De Gea's start to the season: “David already proved himself last year. Fiorentina also had a somewhat difficult start last year, and later champions like him stepped up and helped Fiorentina avoid relegation. The objective this year is certainly different. I also hope that my friend Fabio Grosso, who coaches Fiorentina, can turn things around. De Gea is an excellent goalkeeper, and he will certainly help the team recover after this somewhat inconsistent start. However, he is a top goalkeeper, and as more matches are played, he will prove his value.”

On Grosso: “No, there are certain rules in football, and in situations like this we know there are many things that are better left unsaid. However, Fabio has broad shoulders, and he knows how to adjust this team that has changed a lot. Many new signings have arrived, and the balance in the dressing room must be rebuilt, which is crucial in this situation. Fiorentina had a difficult season last year, but I think the most important thing now is to play matches. The more matches they play, the faster the team will find the right balance, develop their patterns, and the players will build confidence more quickly. Fabio can then interact with the entire Viola group in the best possible way and let the results do the talking.”