Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano was delighted with their 1-0 win against Atalanta.
Krzysztof Piatek proved the matchwinner for the Viola.
“The bar is raised because it's very satisfying to win a balanced game against a great side like Atalanta," Italiano told Sky Italia.
“The balance was only broken by a wonderful goal, though we could've scored others. This is one of those games where whoever manages to score will win, but playing on level terms with Atalanta is already an achievement.
“I will admit, Piatek is surprising me and working in exemplary fashion, even making movements he is not accustomed to. The goals repay him for his extraordinary efforts.
“When we lost Vlahovic, I was worried that the wingers wouldn't step up and score more goals, as he was the main figure upfront, but we clung to our identity and proved we can keep going."
He added, “I will reveal what President Rocco Commisso said at the start of the season, that if we managed to double the points tally from a year ago, it would mean we'd done a great job. We are at +17 now, so not quite there yet. It's going to be difficult, but we'll certainly try.
“If we face every game with this spirit, then we can compete with any of the clubs ahead of us in the table."
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