Preview: Siena – Torino
By: Matthew | November 29th, 2008This has hardly ever been viewed by many as a ‘mouth-watering’ clash.. but one cannot rule out that tomorrow’s fixture has something appealing about it.
Siena, still unbeaten at home, host a seemingly revitalized Toro who somehow scrapped to an impressive draw with top-of-the-table Milan. A match of minor rivalry could hardly come at a better time for Siena as last week they claimed their first away win at bottom side Chievo, the pressure is off for them in this game. The bianconeri players may not be losing sleep ahead of a side that are yet to win away this season, however, three points at the fortress Artemio Franchi could do wonders to extend the gap between themselves and the other clubs pipped for a relegation scrap.
Siena should look to welcome back Luca Rossettini to bolster their watertight backline at home, but workman Paul Codrea is still absent. Giampaolo has to decide between strikers Calaio’ and Ghezzal to partner the sure starting Maccarone, after his first goal of the season seven days ago, and the impressive Kharja. However, it may very well be the former Granata striker Calaio’ who gets the nod.
Torino will cause problems especially with Alessandro Rosina back in the squad, as his craftmanship can be the key to unlocking any defence in the league when he is on form. The only worry is that his lack of match fitness may play against him. Toro should also look to club top scorer and Manchester City reject Bianchi to get behind the Siena defence, but his selection in the starting 11 is not a lock.
Prediction: Home win (1-0)
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