Napoli vs Lecce preview - Pandev demands better concentration

Napoli striker Goran Pandev has called on his team-mates to sharpen their focus on winning their match against rock-bottom Lecce at the San Paolo stadium.

The Naples side have collected three points from their last four league games - all from draws - and are sixth in the standings, nine points behind Serie A leaders Juventus after 12 games.

Napoli threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Juventus on Tuesday.

"It's a pity we didn't get the victory against Juve," said Pandev, who scored twice in that game. "We played a great first half but then we suffered a drop in concentration and Juventus made us pay for that.

"We must put that result behind us and focus on getting three points against Lecce."

Fortunately for Napoli, Saturday's rivals are having their fair share of problems.

The Salentini lost 1-0 to Catania in the last round and have mustered just one victory in their past 10 league games.

"My team has not shown so far that it has the means to avoid the drop this season," said Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco. "We've had a lot of problems but when our treatment room starts to empty I'm sure we can fight back.

"We also need a bit of luck, something we haven't had in recent times."

Lecce, who lie three points adrift of safety, are still without six injured players, including midfield pair Guillermo Giacomazzi and Ruben Olivera.

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is expected to rest attacking duo Marek Hamsik and Edinson Cavani in view of next week's Champions League Group A game at Villarreal.

Pandev will play in support of Ezequiel Lavezzi in Napoli's attack.