The interview between the SanSiro goalkeepers promises to be crucial: IvanProvedel, who arrives at Inter to replace JosepMartinez, and DavidDeGea, called up by Fiorentina to respond to the criticisms that have accompanied the Viola team's start to the season. The opening match between the two SerieA teams will thus become a real "duel" between two protagonists of the goal, each with different motivations but equally determined to leave their mark.
Provedel, ex-Lazio, was called up by GianlucaChivu for his official debut. The former goalkeeper was only on the pitch for the first time in training and has not played an official match since last March. With his arrival in the summer, Chivu expressed his desire to give Provedel space both against Fiorentina and in the next midweek match against Venezia, before returning ownership to Martinez for the derby against Milan. In this way the coach intends to evaluate the young goalkeeper without questioning the hierarchies of the department, exploiting rotations to keep both goalkeepers involved.
On the opposite front, Fiorentina decided not to question DeGea's role. Coach PaoloVanoli publicly reiterated his trust in the Spanish goalkeeper, stating that "David is my captain and there is no question about it". DeGea, who has had a delicate phase, will have to prove that he can still be one of the most appreciated goalkeepers at international level, especially after the performances he gave at ManchesterUnited. His goal is to repay the trust of the manager and the fans, especially after the 2-2 draw against Milan to which he contributed with numerous important interventions.
The opening match between Inter and Fiorentina, scheduled for SanSiro, therefore promises to be an important opportunity for both goalkeepers. For Provedel it will be the beginning of a new phase in his career, while for DeGea it will be the chance to reaffirm his value and help Fiorentina recover points. The final result will also depend on the performances of the goalkeepers, who could prove decisive in a match in which the defense of both teams was put to the test. The next step for both teams will be to make the most of their defensive strengths to try to obtain a positive result in their first match of the season.