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'It is their mentality and we need to respect this': West Ham defender Emerson warns his team-mates to be wary of Fiorentina's dirty tactics in the Europa Conference League final

West Ham need to beware Fiorentina’s dirty tactics in Wednesday's Europa Conference League final, according to left back Emerson.

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano has spoken of his side’s plan to tactically foul West Ham and Emerson, an Italian international, says it is typical of a team from his homeland.

Emerson can become the first player to win the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League and said: ‘They try to stop the game. It’s their style. We need to take this on.

‘In Italy I know it very well.