Palermo vs Lazio preview - Palermo still in hunt for first win - 7M sport

Palermo vs Lazio preview - Palermo still in hunt for first win



Posted Sunday, September 28, 2014 by PA

Palermo's hunt for a win continues as they prepare to face Lazio on Monday evening.

The Sicilian outfit has not won a league game since returning to Italy's top flight earlier this year.

Giuseppe Iachini's side goes into the clash at the Renzo Barbera stadium on the back of Wednesday's 3-3 result at Napoli, their third draw in their opening four games.

"We are improving since last year," Iachini said. "But we still have a lot of work to do.

"It's normal that early in the season we make mistakes but my players are learning and getting stronger.

"We are on the right path. Now we must focus on our next game.

"We will have the support of our fans and as always, we will go into the encounter looking to clinch three points."

Lazio travel to Sicily looking for their second win of the campaign. The Biancoceleste lost 1-0 at home to Udinese on Thursday, their third defeat in four league games.

Lazio coach Stefano Pioli was disappointed with his team's performance and has demanded a drastic improvement at Palermo.

"We've taken a step back," he said. "I certainly didn't expect it. We lacked hunger and rhythm.

"We were too slow compared to our previous performances.

"I'm certainly angry with the lack of determination shown by my players and with our position in the standings."

The loss dropped Lazio to 15th place, level on three points with Monday's rivals.

Pioli is without defenders Santiago Gentiletti and Dusan Basta as well as midfielder Lucas Biglia, all out injured.

The good news for Lazio is that Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij returns from suspension.

Miroslav Klose will partner Balde Keita in Lazio's attack with both strikers having yet to open their goal account this season.



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