Cagliari vs Lecce preview - Cosmi wants more
Posted Sunday, February 26, 2012 by PA
Lecce coach Serse Cosmi has urged his players to show the same determination that saw them beat Siena last time out when they visit Cagliari on Sunday.
The Salentini thrashed Siena 4-1 last weekend to record their fifth win of the campaign and extend their unbeaten run to three games.
The result lifted Lecce to within one place and two points of Siena, who are 17th and hold the last position of safety.
With Siena hosting in-form Palermo, Cosmi is hopeful this could be the weekend that sees his team finally climb out of the relegation zone.
"We have to get a win on Sunday and hope that Palermo grant us a favour by beating Siena," Cosmi said. "We need to show the same hunger we displayed against Siena in Cagliari.
"Although the victory against Siena has not solved our problems, it has boosted our hopes of doing well.
"We have established the foundation to build something important and compete until the end.
"I feel we can defend our Serie A status."
Cosmi's men have shown a drastic improvement defensively in recent weeks, conceding just once in their last three games.
Cagliari are also enjoying a positive spell that has seen them climb to ninth place.
Last weekend's goalless result at Udinese extended Cagliari's unbeaten run to four games.
Davide Ballardini's side has taken 10 points of a possible 12 at the Sant' Elia stadium this year.
"We are doing well but we cannot be over-confident," Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi said. "We must remain humble and continue to work hard."
Cagliari are hoping to recover Mauricio Pinilla for the encounter with the striker doubtful with a minor knock.
The visitors must overcome the absence of midfield pair Christian Obodo and Manuele Blasi, both su
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