Fiorentina vs Novaro preview - Must-win clash for Novaro
Posted Wednesday, May 02, 2012 by PA
Novara must take all three points at Fiorentina in their Serie A match to have any chance of avoiding relegation.
Attilio Tesser's side are in 19th place, eight points from safety with nine points still up for grabs.
Novara have mustered just three points in their last four games and the situation is becoming increasingly desperate.
The Biancoazzurri know they cannot fail in Tuscany.
"We are well aware that we have a lot at stake in this game," Tesser said.
"At this point, we have to risk everything and be more aggressive.
"We will not give up until the last minute of the last game although we know it will be very difficult to defend our Serie A status."
Novara go into the encounter at the Artemio Franchi stadium on the back of Sunday's 4-0 home loss to Serie A leaders Juventus.
The visitors can expect a battle as Fiorentina have yet to guarantee themselves Serie A football next season.
La Viola lost 2-0 at Atalanta last weekend to see their four-match unbeaten run come to an end.
The result dropped Delio Rossi's side to 16th place, six points clear of the relegation zone.
"I thought 41 points would have been enough to secure Serie A safety but this season is turning out to be extremely competitive," Rossi said. "We still have some work to do in order to avoid the drop.
"We cannot be completely satisfied as this club deserves to aim for bigger things."
Fiorentina welcome back goalkeeper Artur Boruc from suspension while midfielder Alesio Cerci has recovered from injury.
Novara defender Michael Morganella is expected to start after missing the game against Juventus through suspension.
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