Genoa vs Cesena preview - Beretta: We'll keep fightingh

Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by PA

Cesena's task of beating the drop is getting ever more difficult with just seven games left but coach Mario Beretta has not given up hope just yet.

Beretta's side have not won since January 15 and are dangerously detached at the bottom of Serie A heading into Wednesday's game at fellow strugglers Genoa.

Cesena were held to a goalless draw by Bologna on Saturday and lie 15 points behind Genoa, who hold the last position of safety.

Beretta has urged his players to continue to fight with 21 points still up for grabs.

"We have to believe it's possible," he said. "There are still seven games remaining and we will battle until the end to avoid the drop.

"We face a difficult game at Genoa on Wednesday and we must focus all our energy on bringing home three points."

The good news for the visitors is that midfielders Roberto Guana and Marco Parolo have recovered from muscle injuries and will feature on Wednesday.

Forward Adrian Mutu and winger Daniel Pudil will both return from suspension.

Genoa are also in desperate need of a victory having failed to come out triumphant in a fixture since February 5.

Last weekend's 1-1 draw at Novara left the Grifoni just one place and four points clear of the relegation zone.

Alberto Malesani's men have collected just two points from their last four league games and know they must do better if they are to defend their top-flight status.

"We need to stop the rot and take three points against Cesena," Genoa midfielder Davide Biondini said.

"We've had ups and downs this season and injuries have not helped us.

"But we are determined to finish strong."

Genoa striker Giuseppe Sculli has shaken off a muscle injury and should feature, while midfielder Juraj Kucka must serve a one-match ban.