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Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia has spoken openly about the influence of Johan Cruyff on his footballing philosophy, calling the Dutch legend a “source of inspiration” as he reflects on his own journey in Italy.
In comments to the press ahead of his Italy debut (via Tuttomercatoweb) he explained how watching Cruyff’s playing style shaped his approach to the game.
He said: “Cruyff has always been my reference point. His vision, intelligence and capacity to interpret space are things I try to bring into my own performance.”
He also acknowledged the strong defensive legacy in Italy: “Here in Italy there has always been a very strong focus on the…
