Palermo vs Siena preview - Siena on right path - Sannino

Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino is hoping his side can build on last weekend's triumph over Lecce when they take on Palermo at La Favorita.

Sannino's men have made an encouraging return to Serie A and currently lie in ninth place with just one defeat in four games.

Last weekend's 3-0 triumph, Siena's first win of the campaign, followed their inspiring 1-1 draw at Roma.

"We are on the right path," Sannino said. "We played a great game against Lecce.

"My team played with personality and confidence, just what I had requested.

"We hope we can give continuity to our results in Sicily."

Palermo sporting director Sean Sogliano has warned his side to be ready to be tested by Siena.

"We will face a team that is in great form," he said. "The team will have to go out on the pitch with the concentration as though it was facing Milan or Juventus."

Palermo have not lost at home since May 22 and have won their last two encounters at La Favorita, including a 4-3 triumph over Inter Milan.

The Sicilians go into the game on the back of last weekend's goalless result at Lazio.

"For the first time this season we didn't concede a goal and that makes me happy," Palermo coach Devis Mangia said.

"It's an important point and a step forward considering that the team struggled to get results away from home last season."

The good news for the visitors is that goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic has recovered from a muscular injury and will start against Palermo.

Mangia will have all of his players available with the exception of injured midfielder Edgar Alvarez.