Under-pressure Milan coach Clarence Seedorf praised striker
Mario Balotelli for his all-round display in the 2-0 victory over Fiorentina.
Milan arrived at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Wednesday
unbeaten in seven visits since 2005, but in the middle of a wretched run of
form. However, Seedorf's men put on a vintage performance to run out
comfortable winners.
Goals in each half from Frenchman Philippe Mexes and a
stunning free-kick by Balotelli gave Milan a first win in six games in all
competitions.
The controversial Balotelli was never far from the action
and while he was booked for the 10th time in Serie A this season in the first
half, he peppered the Fiorentina goal with several free-kicks and was a
constant nuisance to the host's defence.
Seedorf told Football Italia: "A centre-forward has
to work going forward and back, so when his team goes too deep he needs to
spread it wide to help the others come up.
"I asked Mario for intensity and in that sense he
had a great game in both phases.
"We already knew he had talent and could take
free-kicks like that, but I was most impressed by his consistency and
intensity."
Seedorf had been moved prior to the game to clarify that
there was no rift between himself and vice-president Adriano Galliani, who
again accompanied the side to the game, as he had at the 1-1 draw with Lazio on
Sunday.
But the Dutch coach was delighted with his team's
performance having not won in the previous five games, as he added: "It
was a wonderful victory, because the team really did well over the last few
days to react with two positive results.
"Considering the performance, the three points were
deserved, as we won against a great team that plays wonderful football."
Culled from Soccerway
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