Genoa vs Lecce preview - Corvia calls for focus
Posted Saturday, April 23, 2011 by PA
Lecce striker Daniele Corvia has urged his team-mates to maintain their focus ahead of the trip to Genoa.
The Giallorossi have collected seven points from a possible nine in their last three games to remain on course to defend their Serie A status.
Luigi De Canio's side sit 16th in the table, with a three-point cushion over the drop zone with five games remaining.
"We are in the crucial stage of the campaign and everyone knows that mistakes now can be costly," said Corvia. "We have done very well in recent weeks but we know that there are 15 points still up for grabs and we still have a lot of work left to do.
"We are two wins away from achieving our aim of avoiding the drop and we hope we can take a big step forward at Genoa.
"In order for that to happen, we have to show the same fighting spirit that allowed us to get a point against Cagliari."
The southerners had trailed 3-1 in that game but battled back to earn a point, courtesy of Corvia's last-gasp equaliser.
Genoa are in the midtable comfort zone, safe from relegation, but almost certain to miss out on European football next season.
The Grifoni bounced back from defeats to Cagliari and Juventus with a 3-0 home triumph over Brescia last time out.
The outcome lifted Genoa to 11th in the standings, 11 points behind Roma, who hold the last European qualifying spot.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has nevertheless demanded a strong finish from his players.
"I want the team to give everything so that Genoa ends the season well," he said. "We won't be giving away any presents.
"I want three home victories in our remaining games in order to finish the season on a high note."
Genoa coach Davide Ballardini will be without Miguel Veloso, who is out injured.
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