Cesena vs Cagliari preview - We simply must win - Giampaolo

Cesena coach Marco Giampaolo is hoping his team's lowly position in the Serie A standings will serve as a wake-up call ahead of Wednesday's game against Cagliari.

The Romagna outfit have endured a dismal start to the season, and just two points from their opening seven matches have left Cesena at the foot of the table.

Giampaolo acknowledges his side must start to turn things around soon - ideally against the Isolani.

"We know on Wednesday we simply must win," he said.

"Only by gaining a victory can we make things easier for ourselves.

"But we need to show a drastic improvement in every department.

"We must show more hunger and determination in order to win games."

Cesena have the worst scoring record in the top flight, with just two goals to their credit so far.

"We need to come up with better solutions up front," Giampaolo said. "We have to create more goalscoring chances."

A 2-0 defeat at Siena last time out has turned the spotlight on Giampaolo, but the coach claims he does not fear for his job.

"It's obvious that our slow start to the campaign has got some people worried," he said.

"But I have not spoken to the club owner, nor do I feel under pressure."

Rivals Cagliari travel to the Stadio Dino Manuzzi on a four-match unbeaten run.

The Sardinians held Napoli to a goalless draw on Sunday to climb to fourth place, three points behind Serie A leaders Udinese.

"We played very well against a strong team like Napoli," Cagliari coach Massimo Ficcadenti said.

"This result gives us further motivation to do well in our next games."

Cesena will again be without Romanian striker Adrian Mutu, who serves the second of his three-match ban.

The visitors are hoping defender Davide Astori will have recovered from an ankle injury.