Parma vs Fiorentina preview - Rossi feeling positive

Posted Sunday, February 12, 2012 by PA

Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi believes back-to-back wins in the past two weeks provides the proof his team are back on track.

The Viola recorded their second league win in six games when they overcame Siena 2-1.

They followed that win with a 3-2 triumph over Udinese last weekend to claim consecutive victories for the first time this season.

Their good run of form has seen Fiorentina move up to 10th place, and Rossi believes confidence is now returning to his side ahead of a tricky away trip to Parma.

"The team's approach to games has changed," Rossi said.

"We still make many mistakes but the right fighting spirit is there and that helps.

"The side struggled earlier in the campaign but now we look ahead with optimism.

"There are 17 games remaining and we want to finish as high as possible in the standings."

Fiorentina will have to show a vast improvement, especially when playing on the road, having won just one of their 10 encounters away from Florence.

Rossi is set to make just one change to the side that beat Udinese with attacking midfielder Ruben Olivera expected to earn his first start this weekend.

The Uruguay international, who joined Fiorentina from Lecce last month, will replace suspended Andrea Lazzari in midfield.

Parma head into the weekend one point behind Fiorentina.

The Gialloblu extended their unbeaten run to four games in their 2-1 triumph at Chievo last time out.

The result marked Parma's first win on the road since October 15 and lifted Roberto Donadoni's side to 12th place.

The Ducale club has not lost at the Ennio Tardini stadium since falling 2-1 to Atalanta on October 23.