Chievo vs Parma preview - Corini wants to build on Napoli win
Posted Saturday, September 20, 2014 by PA
Chievo coach Eugenio Corini has called on his players to build on their victory at Napoli when they host Parma on Sunday.
The Flying Donkeys began the season with a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Juventus, but bounced back with a narrow triumph in Naples last Sunday.
Maxi Lopez's solitary goal handed the Verona outfit their first win of the campaign.
"Our approach to the game was good and I ask my players to show the same determination in every game," Corini said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
"We've made 15 changes to the squad this summer and if we work to the best of our ability then I'm certain we can have a great season.
"Now we must turn our attention to the game against Parma."
Corini knows his team cannot get carried away as they face a stern test against a Parma side that have yet to clinch a point this season.
"It's not going to be easy to get a result, but we will go out determined to get three points," he said.
Parma lost a thriller 5-4 at home to AC Milan last time out.
That result followed their 1-0 reverse at Cesena in their league opener and left the Ducale club still rooted on zero points.
Parma striker Abdelkader Ghezzal is confident his team can do well against Chievo, provided they show the same determination they displayed against Milan.
"We showed a great fighting spirit against Milan," he said. "We never gave up against the Rossoneri.
"This is the path to follow.
"I'm sure our efforts will soon be rewarded."
Parma coach Roberto Donadoni will be without Brazilian defender Felipe, who serves a one-match ban.
Antonio Cassano is expected to recover from a back problem to lead Parma's attack.
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