Fiorentina midfielder Alfred Duncan has revealed why it would be fundamental to win against Brescia at the Artemio Franchi in their first Serie A game since March.
The top-flight was halted due to the coronavirus outbreak suspended, however, the easing of government restriction has made it possible for many European leagues to return, albeit under safety protocols.
Fiorentina were on a three-game unbeaten run that took them five points clear of the relegation zone prior to the lockdown and would look to hit the ground running when the action resumes.
"It would be fundamental to win," Duncan told Gazzetta dello Sport as per TuttoMercato.
"It would mean starting again along the lines of what we were doing before the stop. It's a very important game."
All the remaining games will be played behind closed doors as part of measures to help curb the spread of the virus.
"The emotions are different. The audience form a different adrenaline and pushes you when you don't have anymore," he continued.
"Unfortunately we will have to get used to it, hoping that we can return to normal as soon as possible."
The Ghanaian is currently on loan from Sassuolo and has featured in three games for Fiorentina since joining in the winter transfer window.