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Fiorentina boss Montella: Very satisfying to beat AC Milan at San Siro

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella was delighted with their 3-1 win at AC Milan.

Mateo Musacchio was sent off and Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty for Milan, yet the visitors were comfortable winners.

“It wasn't perfect, because at 3-0 up we should've been more concentrated, but it was a lovely night in front of 50,000 at San Siro, so we're happy," Montella told Sky Sport Italia.

“It is satisfying to have won in this stadium. Someone asked if it was my best victory since returning to Fiorentina – it's one of my only victories!

“I have absolutely no feeling of revenge towards Milan, as we won the Super Cup together, we got along well, we got back into Europe despite not buying any players, so I am grateful to Milan for allowing me to have the role."

Franck Ribery was given a standing ovation by both sets of fans after his goal and when substituted in the final minutes.

“I took Ribery off because I expected they'd give him a standing ovation. He is always in the game, always decisive, and has capabilities well beyond the norm, even if he doesn't have the change of pace he had five or six years ago."

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