Mutu: Fiorentina Fans Are The Twelfth Man
The Romanian international has thanked the fans for their match winning support as he shows his admiration for the purple people...
Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has hailed the fans and he believes they are the twelfth man this season.
The Romanian grabbed a goal during the 2-0 win over Catania on Sunday afternoon and he has raised a glass to the Viola faithful for the support they showed on the day.
"I was in the last third in possession and then I heard the crowd say 'man on man on' and I knew a Catania player was rushing behind, I kept the ball and the move continued," Mutu told Il Corriere Dello Sport.
"As soon as I was free I applauded the fantastic people. They were literally playing alongside us.
"I applauded them and they did it to me in return. The fans are fantastic here and having them alongside you is very important."
Alberto Gilardino bagged the other goal against the Etnei as Fiorentina move to within a point of the Champions League places.
Europe's elite club competition is the main objective for next season after having been eliminated from it this term.