Brescia vs Lecce preview - De Canio: Let`s build on Juve win
Posted Sunday, February 27, 2011 by PA
Lecce coach Luigi De Canio has told his players to forget their famous win against Juventus and concentrate on taking another important three points at Brescia.
De Canio's men have the opportunity to extend the gap between themselves and the relegation zone with victory at the Mario Rigamonti stadium.
Last weekend's 2-0 triumph over Juve lifted Lecce four points clear of 18th-place Brescia.
"We played a great game against Juventus and won," De Canio said. "But I have reiterated to my players to put that success behind us.
"Right now our focus is on Sunday's game at Brescia.
"It will be no easy game considering Brescia took home a point at Udinese."
De Canio will be hoping his team can clinch their third win on the road this weekend with the Giallorossi facing a challenging schedule ahead, with games against Roma, Bologna and Inter Milan around the corner.
Brescia defender Marco Zambelli has warned Lecce to expect a battle when they come to town.
The Rondinelle held Udinese to a goalless draw in the last round as their winless run on the road continued this year.
Giuseppe Iachini's men go into the encounter just three points away from safety.
Brescia have mustered just one win in their last six games.
"The game against Lecce is crucial for us," Zambelli said. "We want to avoid the drop and we must win this match.
"We will give everything we have to make sure we clinch three points on Sunday."
Brescia will have to show a drastic improvement in front of goal, having failed to find the back of the net in their last two games.
Fortunately for the hosts, Lecce have the leakiest defence in the competition with 46 goals conceded in 26 games.
Lecce will be without midfielders Guillermo Giacomazzi and Giuseppe Vives, both serving a one-match ban.
However, they welcome back Gustavo, Ruben Olivera and Jeda from suspension.
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