Fiorentina defender Alessandro Gamberini has defended coach Sinisa Mihajlovic after their disappointing 0-0 draw with Cesena.

Mihajlovic has come in for criticism after the poor result.

Gamberini said: "Criticism of Mihajlovic is absolutely unjust, he is doing a great job with Fiorentina right from last season when he had so many problems.

"Mihajlovic has brought character and identity to the team. This year will see that bear fruit in our level of play. Fiorentina is playing well and against Napoli, Lazio and Cesena has collected less than we have deserved.

"Three points more would have sufficed and would have seen a different [League] ranking."