Paolo Vanoli, coach of Fiorentina, held a press conference ahead of the match against SSC Napoli, which will take place on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Vanoli spoke about the opposition, team tactics, penalty taker selection, and the status of several players.

Speaking about SSC Napoli, Vanoli said: "This is a team that must look ahead. We'll face a very strong team that won the Serie A title two years ago, but you have to play matches like this without fear. I've told my players what I expect from them."

"SSC Napoli has a strong and deep squad, and they're among the Serie A title contenders. They have players who can decide matches with their individual quality. I really admire De Bruyne. He has excellent technique and ability, can exploit spaces in attack, and knows how to control the tempo of the game."

Regarding Radu Drăguşin's physical condition, Vanoli said: "Radu is fine now. He had some muscle tightness earlier, but there's no problem now."

On the tactical approach of using two attacking midfielders, Vanoli explained: "Everyone has their own understanding of football, and it depends on the specific tactical setup. Given the characteristics of our midfield, this team needs two organizers in midfield. Sometimes, depending on the specific match, it might become just one organizer."

"For example, Uladźmir Mulens will exploit spaces in depth, but we need to maintain balance in the game. We have young, capable players, but sometimes we lose balance during defensive phases. For me, the best player in the match against Pisa a few days ago was Atalanta."

Speaking about team cohesion, Vanoli said: "Once we've found the right goal, I'm happy to do everything for this team. The barbecue we had yesterday was wonderful because it showed that the players are willing to stay together. Sometimes these things matter more than anything else."

On Pellegri and Beto, Vanoli said: "We're fortunate to have two such important players and the ability to choose between them. The main goal is always to play for the team. Of course, their characteristics are different. They can give me two different attacking focal points, and they differ in defensive phases as well. When I was at Torino, after Dušan Vlahović got injured, I considered bringing Beto in."

Speaking about Alex Sandro and Biraghi, Vanoli said: "From a development perspective, for me the two fullbacks are the most important players in organizing attacking play. At this stage, I'm prioritizing team balance. Until we can truly control the game."

On penalty-taking duties, Vanoli said: "Everyone knows who the main penalty taker was last season. Pedro Gonçalves has proven himself to be an excellent finisher, as has Mancini. Of course, on the pitch, everyone should express their personality. If someone feels unprepared, they can decide to let someone else take it."

Speaking about Pedro Gonçalves, Vanoli said: "His tactical ability is excellent, and he plays football very well, as shown by his statistics. I spoke with him and asked which position he prefers most, and he told me he likes playing centrally. When he and Atalanta move in the spaces between the lines, both of them can break through and create danger."

On the type of SSC Napoli team he expects to face, Vanoli said: "Allegri is a winner, and he knows how to understand and exploit his team's strengths. If the opposition allows us to have possession, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of trying to play beautifully for its own sake."

"Rasmus Hojlund is the fastest player in Serie A in open spaces, and we must be very careful in defensive play. Their squad's track record is better than ours, but ultimately it comes down to what happens in the match. For our club, this is the first season of building for the future."

Finally, speaking about Dodô, Vanoli said: "He's like everyone else, part of the team's plans. I've never left anyone out in my life. Since I've been here, he's been training very well."

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