After defeating Sassuolo away, Fiorentina returned home to host Juventus. Paolo Vanoli spoke before the match.
Paolo Vanoli stated, "My goal is to make the lads understand what Fiorentina is, and what a match against Juventus means to Fiorentina." These remarks highlighted the importance of the game.
Regarding Juventus, Paolo Vanoli then spoke about the recent situation of the Bianconeri: "Juventus is Juventus. Despite injuries, they are still very strong. Luciano Spalletti is excellent; he understands Fiorentina and knows the importance of this match. We will fight for the win."