Vanoli: I'm in love with De Bruyne

Fiorentina boss Paolo Vanoli warns his side that stopping Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli needs preventative marking.

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What happened. Ahead of Fiorentina's game against Napoli, coach Paolo Vanoli said he is 'in love with' Kevin De Bruyne and called preventative marking essential against Max Allegri's side.

• Vanoli says Napoli can still challenge for the Scudetto even with players missing.
• He called Rasmus Hojlund the quickest striker in Serie A in open play.
• Vanoli has used team-building, including a barbecue at the training ground.

“I am in love with De Bruyne, he can get into those spaces and cause us problems.”

— Paolo Vanoli

Fiorentina host Napoli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday, with Vanoli still shaping his ideal XI.

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