Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey says their problems this season have come from an increased quality in Serie A.
"I believe that the leveling of quality this season between the teams is determined by the fact that so-called 'small' clubs can compete with the big ones, so putting them in difficulty," said Frey.
"Basically this is the beauty of this league, many teams are battling at the top together, like Udinese, which is a great team and the same Fiorentina.
"Who do I prefer between AC Milan and Inter? Fiorentina."