Genoa vs Lazio preview - Long way to go - Rocchi

Lazio captain Tommaso Rocchi has called on his team-mates not to get carried away by their lofty position in the Serie A standings ahead of Sunday's game at Genoa.

The Biancoceleste followed their 3-0 triumph at Chievo with a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday.

The result lifted the Rome side to fourth in the standings, just two points behind Udinese, who hold the last Champions League qualifying spot.

Rocchi, who scored against Milan, is happy with the club's performances against the bigger clubs but insists his side must take it one game at a time.

"The win against Milan was important for the standings but also was a big boost in confidence," Rocchi said.

"To beat top teams keeps the morale high but there is still a long way to go. We need to be smart and focus one game at a time."

Lazio coach Edy Reja will be hoping to recover defender Andre Dias and pivotal midfielder Hernanes, both struggling with knocks.

Genoa, meanwhile, will be looking to pick up where they left off in their 3-2 triumph over Napoli last time out.

The Grifoni go into the encounter at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in ninth place but they do have a game in hand after their encounter at Atalanta on Wednesday was postponed due to heavy snow in Bergamo.

The good news for Genoa coach Pasquale Marino is that he will have all of his players available.

"I haven't been able so far to play with the same line-up for two consecutive games due to injuries and suspensions," Marino said.

"However, Sunday will be an exception."

The Grifoni have reason to be confident as they have won their last three games at home, including victories over Udinese and Napoli.