Parma vs Siena preview - Sannino wary of Parma threat

Posted Sunday, January 15, 2012 by PA

Siena coach Giuseppe Sannino has warned his players to be extra cautious of Parma after their recent coaching change.

The Tuscan outfit travels to Parma for Sunday's game at the Ennio Tardini stadium on the back of an impressive 4-0 triumph over Lazio.

The result, Siena's first win since October 30, pulled the club six points clear of the relegation zone.

However, Sannino has urged his players not to get carried away as he believes the arrival of coach Roberto Donadoni to the Parma hotseat this week will have a positive impact on their rivals.

Donadoni replaced sacked Franco Colomba earlier this week.

"We face a Parma side that has found new enthusiasm after a coaching change," Sannino said. "We will have to play a great game to bring home a positive result.

"We must be aware that we will take on a team that will have found new motivations, as well as new work methods and we must be ready.

"We have to play with the same determination that we displayed against Lazio."

Donadoni has inherited a side that sits 15th with just five wins from 17 games.

Parma, who fell 5-0 at Inter Milan last weekend, have mustered just one triumph in their last eight games - a 2-0 victory over Udinese on November 20.

However, despite the team's poor run of form, the former Italy tactician is confident he can turn things around.

"This team can point high," Donadoni said. "I accepted this challenge because this team can do better and I think we have the ingredients to do so."

Parma will be without suspended midfielder Daniele Galloppa while Nicola Pavarini is set to replace goalkeeper Antonio Mirante, who is doubtful with a muscular injury.

The visitors will be without injured midfielder Francesco Bolzoni.