Chievo vs Lecce preview - Cosmi: Heads held high

Lecce coach Serse Cosmi has insisted his players should not be ashamed if they fail to defend their Serie A status.

The Salentini must win on the final day of the season at Chievo and hope Genoa lose at home to Palermo if they are to escape relegation.

Lecce are in 18th place, three points behind Genoa, who hold the last safety position.

Should Lecce end level on points with Genoa then Cosmi's side would remain in the division as they have a better goal difference than the Grifoni.

"There is one match remaining and we have to win," Cosmi said.

"Nothing is decided yet, but Genoa need just a point on Sunday against a Palermo side that is safe.

"We just have to go out there and win and hope.

"We will probably get relegated on Sunday but we will nevertheless finish the season with our heads held high as we forced many teams to fight until the very end for safety."

Lecce will be bolstered by the return of defender Moris Carrozzieri, midfielder Juan Cuadrado and striker Luis Muriel from suspension.

Opponents Chievo, who drew 4-4 against Palermo last time out, lie 12th in the standings with 46 points from 37 games.

Chievo coach Domenico Di Carlo has warned his team will not go to Sunday's game at the Marc' Antonio Bentegodi stadium to simply play out their season.

"We want to do well," he said. "My players are really motivated to end the campaign on a high note and give our fans some joy."

Di Carlo, who led his team to safety earlier this month, has not ruled out the possibility of remaining in charge of the Flying Donkeys next season.

"After the game against Lecce, I will discuss a potential renewal with the club, who are one of the best in Italy when it comes to planning," he said.