Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli is excited about tonight's UEFA Cup tie against Marco van Basten's Ajax.

"It will be a fascinating game," Prandelli told journalists.

"Ajax are a prestigious side with experience of being protagonists on the international stage.

"They may have had some trouble this season, but they will get back to the top soon and this game has everything needed for a classic.

"It is always a special occasion when I meet Van Basten - he was a superstar as a player and has brought many ideas, especially offensively, as a Coach.

"He was coached by Arrigo Sacchi, who was one of the best in Italian football history and that will help his preparations.

"We are looking to go as far as possible in this competition but this is also Ajax's main objective and that will be an added problem for us."