Catania vs Lecce preview - Cosmi confident of survival
Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by PA
Lecce coach Serse Cosmi believes his team are showing the qualities need to beat relegation this season.
The Salentini go into their match at Catania in 18th position in Serie A, just one place and four points from safety with seven games remaining.
Last weekend's 4-2 win over Roma halted a five-match winless run for Lecce and Cosmi has demanded more of the same when they travel to Sicily.
"We played a great game against Roma," Cosmi said. "For us it was a vital game and we stepped up for the challenge and took a crucial victory.
"I believe with this mentality we will defend our Serie A status.
"The team is growing and the players are aware of the importance of our next game at Catania. I am confident we will do well."
Lecce can expect a battle at the Angelo Massimino stadium, with Catania having lost just twice at home this season.
The Sicilian outfit have already guaranteed Serie A football next term having collected 43 points from 31 games.
However, the home side will be looking to bounce back from Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Chievo which dropped Vincenzo Montella's side to eighth place. That result followed draws at Napoli and against AC Milan.
"We have already secured our top flight status and our next task is to finish as high as possible in the table," Montella said.
"Unlike others, we can approach our next games without any pressure.
"We will continue to work hard and give our fans more joy."
Catania are without Argentinian defender Nicolas Spolli, who serves a one-match suspension.
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