Former Fiorentina star Stefan Schwarz is delighted seeing his old club top of the table.

The Swede has hailed the influence of coach Paulo Sousa on the Viola's early season success.

He told TMW: "He's a coach with many qualities, he has accumulated experience as a player across the world and as a coach is showing his value.

"They're playing good football, with good intensity.

"You can see Sousa's strengths. He's worked hard to land a great job. He's new blood for Fiorentina."