Ahead of Fiorentina's Coppa Italia season opener against Benevento, coach Fabio Grosso spoke at a press conference about midfield changes and new signing Mastantuono.

Have there been any changes in the midfield approach compared to other teams he has coached?

"Balance is a word I really like, the team has changed a lot. We have many players with great potential, and time and training will help them fully unleash it, and also help us become what we want to be. I don't think about fixed formations or fixed characteristics; formations and characteristics are just ways to play. We will try to maximize our strengths while covering our weaknesses. Although this team has already undergone many personnel changes, it is not yet fully formed. Next, we will first try to put players in the right positions, always keeping balance in mind."

How has Mastantuono performed?

"We still have a training session this afternoon, so let's see. He is one of the players who recently joined the team, and we are still determining his physical condition and playing time. He is a very young man, and thanks to the sporting director, we had the opportunity to bring him in. His potential is enormous, and we have to find a way to help him realize it on the field. Our idea is to continue the stable performance of those players who have been training here longer."

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