Moise Kean’s impressive form for Fiorentina has overshadowed Dusan Vlahovic, with Kean now outscoring his former Juventus teammate. Meanwhile, Juventus boss Motta has praised Milan as a “great team” and Fonseca as a “great coach,” highlighting the upcoming showdown between the two clubs after the international break.
Kean Stands Tall Over Vlahovic: A Juventus Steal for Fiorentina
Fiorentina fans are celebrating the return of a prolific striker, a feeling that had nearly faded in Florence. Moise Kean’s move from Juventus for 18 million euros initially sparked doubt, with some questioning whether it was yet another questionable transfer from the Turin club. However, Kean’s impressive performances have silenced the naysayers and brought fresh excitement to the city.
Calciomercato highlights the unavoidable comparison with Dusan Vlahovic, who made the move from Fiorentina to Juventus in January 2022 for more than 80 million euros. Notably, after 12 rounds in the 2021/22 season, Vlahovic had scored eight goals – the same number Kean has netted so far in the current Serie A campaign. In addition, Kean has scored four more goals in international and Conference League matches, showcasing his impressive form since Juventus let him go without a second thought.
This shift in fortunes has likely caused some at Juventus to second-guess their decision, as Kean now ranks higher than Vlahovic in the Serie A top scorer standings. For Fiorentina, it’s a refreshing change after years of relying on less productive strikers such as Piatek, Cabral, Nzola, and Jovic.
The Viola supporters are not only savoring Kean’s performances but also the strong position their team holds in the league. Looking back, Kean’s transfer fee now appears to be a steal, particularly when compared to the amount Juventus paid for Vlahovic. This successful move has gone a long way in mending the hurt caused by Vlahovic’s exit two years ago.
As Fiorentina flourishes with Kean spearheading the attack, both the club and its fans find themselves in the rare position of thanking Juventus for what has proven to be a brilliant piece of business.
Juventus Boss Motta Brands Milan a “Great Team” and Fonseca a “Great Coach”
The moods at Milan and Juventus heading into the international break are worlds apart. The Bianconeri secured a victory over city rivals Torino to maintain their title challenge, while the Rossoneri dropped points to a struggling Cagliari team and found themselves comfortably outside the top four.
The first match after the break will see Fonseca’s side host Motta’s in a marquee Italian football clash between the two biggest clubs. Milan must secure a win to prove they still deserve to be in the Scudetto race before the opportunity slips away from them.
Motta addressed the press following Juventus’ 2-0 derby win over Torino and was asked about the upcoming game against Milan after the break. MilanPress shared his remarks.
Thoughts on Milan After the Real Madrid and Cagliari Games
“It’s part of football, all the games right now there’s a lot of competition. Milan is another team that – playing in Europe – has to play a lot of games. They have a great coach, I’m not the one who discovered it, he did well in many jobs.
“There’s a lot of respect for the coach, for his staff and for the team that is Milan. When the time comes, in 12-14 days, we’ll prepare the game to the maximum to compete at the maximum against a great team in our league and against a coach who has always done a great job.”
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