Gilardino explains Fiorentina penalty row

Alberto Gilardino has explained why he insisted on taking Fiorentina's penalty in Saturday's victory over Genoa.

Gilardino went against regular penalty taker Stevan Jovetic - and also coach Cesare Prandelli - to convert the spotkick in the 3-0 win.

“It felt so right this evening,” insisted Gilardino. “In training I usually don’t stay back to practice penalties, but this time I really felt it.

“We had a great game, just as we did against Napoli last week. You could feel the hunger of the team and Prandelli.”

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