Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is reportedly monitored by AC Milan as a replacement for Ibra on the middle term, has spoken in an interview given to Il Corriere dello Sport about the Rossoneri, Zlatan, Pioli and other topics, ahead of the game opposing the Viola to Milan this Sunday. Here are his words:
On labeling him as the "New Ibra":
"I never liked comparisons. Let me be clear, it is an honor to be compared with Zlatan, it also gives you a good dose of responsibility, but a boy must always keep his balance, because there is also the risk of getting burned. In football, as in life, you need humility, a spirit of sacrifice, a willingness to listen to everyone, especially those who can give advice and suggestions. Then it's up to you to remain yourself."
On the future:
"I have a contract with Fiorentina until 2023. I'm fine in Florence, they love me. I arrived as a kid and I find myself a man. There will be time and way, later on, to talk. Right now I'm focused on 11 finals awaiting us. It is also for the president that we want to score points. Yes, it's true, we have heard. He has an incredible passion for the ball. Then, I have not forgotten that after having dribbled with him, I began to score with continuity (laughs)."
On Milan:
"The football that AC Milan plays is under everyone's eyes, but these are the most fascinating matches. We can't wait and, above all, let's not let our guard down. I won't be distracted by anything. The past, hat-trick included, it won't matter more, you have to look forward, thinking only of improving. And now, the only thing that matters is to do well on Sunday. We are all aware of that."
On Pioli:
"A great coach, to whom I hope to get as far as possible in the Europa League. He showed excellent things in the league too, it is no coincidence that he is in the running for the Scudetto. But he is also a person of the highest human depth . When I arrived in Florence, Davide's tragedy had just happened: Pioli was with us players, he was like a father."
