Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli says the players deserve their stunning 7-1 Coppa Italia victory over AS Roma.

Enrico Chiesa hit a hat-trick, with Luis Muriel, Marco Benassi and a Giovanni Simeone double also on the scoresheet.

“On days like this, you just want to say that the lads worked so hard, sacrificed themselves for the team and were united throughout," Pioli told Rai Sport.

“I am very satisfied and happy for the players. It was almost a perfect evening. They deserve this success and deserve to be in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

“We prepared very well for this match and are truly happy. It's an important step forward, although now our focus must return to Serie A for this weekend and Udinese."