Fiorentina Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic Disappointed With Loss To Valencia The boss wanted to see a more attacking side...

By Rick D'Andrea Aug 18, 2010 11:45:00 PM Fiorentina coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has expressed his disappointment after losing 2-0 to Valencia in a friendly match played at the Mestalla stadium. Mihajlovic said he wanted to see an attacking Viola outfit prior to kick-off, but he did not see enough of it implemented during the match. "During the first part of the match, I liked the way that the side played," the Serbian told Violanews post-match. "But then we changed our style of play and made two errors. "We had two occasions to score, and overall played well for 75 minutes. "We did not attack as much as I wanted, and this does not sit well with me. I want my team to be an attacking side. "We were also lacking players in their traditional role, such as [Gaetano] D'Agostino and [Riccardo] Montolivo," concluded the coach. www.goal.com

Fiorentina coach Sinisa Mihajlovic insists his side can do well against Valencia in a friendly match, despite missing Stevan Jovetic and Adem Ljajic.   The former Catania boss is thinking of possibly playing new signing Gaetano D'Agostino in a playmaker-type role in order to cover for the duo. But the boss also expects a tough match, and hopes his side can dominate whilst on the ball and attack the goals. "Against Valencia, I am expecting 80 minutes of high quality, with an improvement in ball possession and to play well whilst attacking," the Serbian told Calcioblog.it. "I want my defence to be fully concentrating and that the entire team work well as a unit. "I am certain that we will not lose, and I think we will be able to answer any questions posed to us on the field. "I hope to have all my players at my disposal soon, and work together as a team. At the moment, someone has always been missing for one reason or another. "But from the start of the season, I want my side to be able to play alongside the best our league has to offer." As for D'Agostino? "I will try him that trequartista role, and am working with him. He already has the experience and understands what is asked of him," concluded the coach. The two teams will meet on Wednesday evening in Spain. www.goal.com

Fiorentina’s Project Will Move Ahead Regardless Of Season Ticket Numbers – Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic The Viola tactician is enjoying his new role in Tuscany… By Stefano Federici Jul 24, 2010 5:48:00 PM As Sinisa Mihajlovic continues to put the Viola through their paces ahead of the coming season, the new Fiorentina coach underlined his desire to push ahead with plans despite the threat of a drop in season tickets this term. “I don’t know what will happen this season with regards to season tickets,” he declared to Violanewschannel. “We will continue as planned regardless of any such dip in numbers. “What is important is that we do well. I don’t want to make any proclamations but I am happy with the squad at my disposal. “At the same time if some further reinforcements should arrive I would be more than happy, but I have not asked for anything from the club. “I am happy with how things are working here at Fiorentina and I intend to enjoy myself,” he concluded. www.goal.com

Fiorentina Boss Sinisa Mihajlovic Will Weed Out His Roses  New Fiorentina coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is looking to plant the seeds to take Fiorentina to the top with the imminent arrival of Liverpool's Argentine full back Emiliano Insua. The 21-year-old will join for a deal worth a reported €5 million, which according to viola.it will be wrapped up today. Having purchased experience to help nuture the young talent, in midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino and keeper Artur Boruc, he hopes the young players will take Fiorentina on to great things. The coach spoke about his soon to be new signing, " He's an excellent player, physical with a strong head. It is nice for a coach to have too many players now, I am sorry to leave out anyone but the programme has to run well." Due to this the departures of Marco Donadel and Papa Waigo are expected. goal.com