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Fiorentina coach Italiano: Amrabat didn't believe he could succeed in World Cup role

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano is convinced by Sofyan Amrabat's commitment after his stellar World Cup.

The Morocco midfielder is being linked with Tottenham and Liverpool.

Italiano said, "My greatest satisfaction was to watch Amrabat doing those things in a position he thought he couldn't. He was reluctant to play there, but he can make a difference.

“He's fantastic at winning the ball back, but he also knows how to play with the ball, he can even improve as a playmaker.

“Since when I'm here, he has been working on these aspects and it's paying off now.

“I'm happy to see that one of our players is appreciated, I saw his quality at the World Cup and it makes us hope he can do the same for us.

“He's back and I think he's motivated after reaching a historical achievement."

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