Rudi Garcia praises "excellent" Fiorentina

Roma manager Rudi Garcia has said that he is looking forward to his side's meeting with Serie A leaders Fiorentina this evening.

The Giallorossi are a single point behind the Viola in the table, and go into the match having shared a 4-4 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in midweek.

"Fiorentina are an excellent side who started the campaign very well indeed," he told reporters. "It's a pleasure to play games like this. It'll also be a pleasure to meet Paulo Sousa tomorrow. He has given his team a clear identity.

"I hope it can be as entertaining as Tuesday's in the Champions League, albeit with fewer goals conceded. The table says that Roma and Fiorentina have started the season strong."

Roma have not beaten Fiorentina in the last four meetings between the two clubs.