Fiorentina midfielder Federico Bernardeschi has hit back at his critics.

The Viola defeated Udinese last night after their humbling by Roma in midweek.

"We know what Fiorentina's objectives are and will work to the end to achieve them," said Bernardeschi.

“It has been a difficult week and nobody comforted us, we just had to deal with criticism. We are here to prove who we are and what we can do.

“I've always had targets aimed on me, but also many people who believe in me. I cling to them and my work to achieve the objectives in my mind."