Chievo vs Parma preview - Floccari expects tough Chievo test

Parma striker Sergio Floccari does not expect Sunday's opponents Chievo to be tired from their midweek encounter.

Unlike Parma, whose game against Juventus was postponed due to heavy now on Tuesday, Chievo were in action on Thursday and won 2-1 at bottom side Novara.

The triumph was Chievo's first on the road since November 20 and lifted Domenico Di Carlo's side to 10th place, three points clear of Parma.

"I don't think the game at Novara will have affected Chievo from a tiredness point of view," Floccari said.

"We cannot think they will be less fresh than us because otherwise we will be in for a surprise.

"Chievo is a team that is difficult to play against in Verona. They have done well so far and we expect a tricky test against them."

Chievo have lost just twice at home, their latest a 3-0 defeat to Lazio last weekend.

"My players always give their best and that is important," said Di Carlo.

"We are improving our performances and we have climbed up in the standings.

"We have to remain concentrated and prepare as best we can for Sunday's game."

Parma go into the encounter at the Bentedodi stadium on the back of last weekend's 1-1 result at Catania - their second consecutive draw.

The Ducale club has lost just once of their last eight league games and lie 12th in the standings.

Parma will be at full strength with defender Cristian Zaccardo returning from suspension.

Chievo must overcome the absence of midfielder Perparim Hetemaj, who serves a one-match ban.

Hetemaj has featured in all of Chievo's games this season.