Siena vs Chievo preview - Chievo go in search of goals at Siena

Posted Sunday, October 30, 2011 by PA

Chievo coach Domenico Di Carlo goes into Sunday's game at Siena confident his team can bounce back from Wednesday's surprise defeat to Bologna.

The men from Verona lost 1-0 to suffer their first home loss this season.

The result followed their narrow defeat at Inter Milan and dropped Chievo to 14th in the standings.

"We've gone into our recent games with the right mentality, trying to win," Di Carlo said. "The only thing we have lacked is goals and I'm hoping those will come at Siena.

"I see my players very determined and that is a good sign."

Chievo have failed to find the back of the net in their last four league games while Siena have conceded just one goal in their previous three encounters.

Di Carlo expects a difficult test against a Siena side looking for their third straight victory at home in Tuscany.

"Siena have collected four points in their last two league games and have shown great balance at both ends," he said. "We will need to put pressure on their defence and make the most of our chances."

Siena are one point clear of Chievo after their midweek 1-1 draw at Novara and coach Giuseppe Sannino expects his team to continue its good run of form.

"We did well at Novara," Sannino said. "We have to continue in this path, trying to get as many points as possible in order to climb higher in the standings."

Siena will be without defender Claudio Terzi, who serves a one-match ban this weekend.

Chievo, meanwhile, have received the all-clear on French striker Cyril Thereau, who sustained a knock in midweek.

Thereau will partner Sergio Pellissier up front.

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