Two clubs chasing Coppa Italia glory will do battle today in a cup match between Fiorentina and Napoli. The cup final scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and can be live streamed here free.
Unlike Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella is a romantic. Pragmatism and a win-at-all-costs mentality doesn't plague the Italian. For Montella, winning the Coppa Italia isn't enough; Fiorentina must win with their style and identity (h/t to Goal). "I want to win the cup. The players and the [owners] Della Valles deserve it," he said.
"I want to see the usual Fiorentina out on the pitch—the one that expresses itself and wins," he added.
"I have good memories from this journey we have had over the last two years. We have grown and people have thrown themselves into it. We want to win for the fans and for the club. I wouldn't consider victory to be a springboard for us, nor the start of a cycle."
"Whether we win or lose, it doesn't change much for our cycle. It has already begun and it must continue whatever happens."
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Player to Watch: If Fiorentina are to win with the flair and desire Montella desires, a performance from forward Alessandro Matri will be required. The 29-year-old enters today's match having only featured in 14 matches this season, scoring four goals and creating 10 chances in the process. He'll look to build on his form this afternoon.
Fiorentina's Projected Lineup (4-3-1-2): Neto; Vargas, Savić, Rodríguez, Tomović; Valero, Pizarro, Aquilani; IliÄić; Matri, Joaquín
Napoli's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Reina; Ghoulam, Albiol, Fernández, Henrique; Jorginho, Inler; Mertens, Hamšík, Callejón; Higuaín
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