In a crucial Serie A matchup, Francesco Camarda will lead US Lecce’s attack against Pisa in a vital relegation battle this Friday evening. The clash is set to take place at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and sees Lecce positioned 17th and Pisa at 18th, both teams fighting to escape the relegation zone with just three points separating them.
This face-off holds significant stakes as a loss for either side would mean a place in the relegation zone for the upcoming week. Additionally, a draw would maintain Pisa’s spot in the bottom three. Lecce has recently secured victories over Fiorentina and Torino, contributing to their total of two league wins within the last five matches. In stark contrast, Pisa has struggled this season, only managing a single win in Serie A—a narrow 1-0 triumph against Cremonese on November 7.
The visiting side faces challenges as they prepare for the match; Lecce suffered a defeat at the hands of Cremonese in their previous outing. To adjust, Lecce has made three changes to their starting lineup. Notably, Milan loanee Camarda replaces Nikola Stulic at center-forward, while Riccardo Sottil comes in for Lameck Banda on the wing. Furthermore, Corrie Ndaba steps in for Antonino Gallo at left-back.
Pisa also enters the match with adjustments, missing M’Bala Nzola who faces a three-match suspension following a controversial sending-off against Parma. Gilardino has made four changes to his side, bringing in Stefano Moreo as the new center-forward along with Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Isak Vural, and Mehdi Leris in midfield roles.
The match is set to kick off at 19:45 GMT, with both teams eager for a crucial win that could significantly impact their season. This game promises to be a tense encounter as both sides strive to avoid the relegation pitfall and secure vital points in their campaign.