Soccer-Milan manager Pioli expects emotional night against Fiorentina

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Hellas Verona v AC Milan - Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy - March 17, 2024 AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli reacts REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

(Reuters) - AC Milan take on Fiorentina in Serie A this weekend and they expect a special night in Florence as home fans will be paying tribute to their club's recently deceased GM Joe Barone, manager Stefano Pioli said on Friday.

Saturday's fixture will be Fiorentina's first game since Barone died on March 19. The Stadio Franchi is soldout, emotions will run high, and it is a situation Pioli has already experienced.