Cagliari vs Fiorentina preview - Ballardini calls for focus - 7M sport

Cagliari vs Fiorentina preview - Ballardini calls for focus



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Posted Sunday, January 22, 2012 by PA

Cagliari coach Davide Ballardini has urged his side to maintain their improved form as they prepare to host Fiorentina.

The Sardinians head into the game at the Sant' Elia stadium on the back of last weekend's 1-1 draw at league leaders Juventus.

The result in Turin followed their 3-0 triumph over Genoa and lifted Cagliari to 10th place in Serie A.

"We played a great game at Juventus," Ballardini said.

"We put a top team like Juve under pressure with our aggression and our style of football.

"I am very pleased with how my players are performing.

"We are improving game by game and this is a good sign.

"We have to keep working hard and maintain this level of play."

Cagliari, who have won just twice at home this season, welcome back captain Daniele Conti, who has recovered from a muscular problem.

Fiorentina are still struggling to find their form and club striker Stevan Jovetic has asked the Viola fans to get behind the team ahead of their trip to Cagliari.

Delio Rossi's men lost 1-0 at home to strugglers Lecce last weekend to lose for the seventh time this season.

With just two wins taken in their last nine league games, Jovetic understands their fans' frustrations.

"I say to the fans to not abandon us," Jovetic said.

"Their support is vital for us.

"We understand their disappointment, but during the game it is crucial that we hear their support.

"We are already thinking about our next game at Cagliari and looking to hand a good performance."

Fiorentina have won just once on the road this season and are 13th in the standings, one point behind Sunday's rivals.



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