The endless debate on whether love is stronger than hate, or another way around, is still circulating. And it’s hard to tell which one is true.But we’ll see some more than accurate comparisons tonight, as Fiorentina and Juventus collide in the first leg of the Italian cup semifinal.Straight from the kickoff, and even maybe a half an hour before, it will be all about Dusan Vlahovic. The 22-year-old Serbian striker left Viola to join their much-hated rival Juve during the January transfer window, and this will be the first encounter of the two sides since that flamboyant transfer.Florence cauldron awaits their once most beloved sonMoreover, the fixture will be played at the Artemio Franchi, which means there will be thousands of detested Fiorentina fans eager to offend Vlahovic during the entire game.In the previous weeks, they already demonstrated a significant hatred towards their until-recent idol, calling him ‘the traitor’, ‘Serbian gipsy’, etc.From their point of view, what he did is a sin that can not be forgiven nor forgotten, and they would definitely make sure Vlahovic regrets it the second he steps on the pitch.I’m still looking for that Fiorentina/Arsenal fan with a banner written “who needs Vlahovic”…I have something to tell/show them pic.twitter.com/gbcYRgvy0s— FLORIAN BLUE ❤️🖤💙 (@HKuriah) February 23, 2022 However, that sort of off-the-pitch embroilment won’t cause any kind of withdrawal coming from Juve’s coach Massimilano Allegri, who enjoys seeing Vlahovic as the leader of his offensive line.We will see how will he react to the chants, banners, or whatever happens at the Artemio Franchi.”It is normal that he is excited. He is a 22-year-old returning to the environment where he grew up, the surroundings that gave him a chance to go to Juventus,” Allegri concluded.Love or hatred, which one will win? We don’t know, but one thing’s for sure – Juve are the favourites, and we’ll probably see more than a goal or two in this larger-than-life tie.COPPA ITALIA Semi-final, first legTuesdayAC Milan – Inter 0-0Wednesday23.00: (3.30) Fiorentina (3.35) Juventus (2.35)***odds are subject to change
