Abate praises Mandragora's quality and leadership after Torino beat Fiorentina
Torino manager Alessandro Abate singled out Rolando Mandragora for praise after the Granata secured a Serie A victory over Fiorentina, the club where the midfielder previously played. Mandragora delivered an influential performance, underlining his growing importance in Torino's midfield. Abate emphasised both the technical quality and the leadership qualities the Italian brings to the squad. The win strengthens Torino's position in the league table and reinforces Mandragora's status as a key figure under Abate.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMandragora's starring role against his former employers tells a familiar story in Italian football — a player finding new life after a move that didn't quite work out. For Abate, who is still establishing himself as a young head coach, having a senior Italian international pulling the strings in midfield is exactly the kind of on-pitch leadership that stabilises a project. The performance is also a statement of intent from Torino, who continue to punch above expectations with a squad built on shrewd recruitment rather than big-name signings.
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