Palermo's Davide Ballardini: Game Against Cagliari Isn't Decisive

The Rosanero and Rossoblu clash this afternoon at the Renato Barbera stadium with the winner taking another small step towards a Europa League spot...

Davide Ballardini, Palermo (Grazia Neri)
Palermo coach Davide Ballardini does not believe that whoever loses the game between his side and Cagliari will be ruled out of the race for a European place.

"Many speak about this being a key game for the race towards Europe, but I don't agree," explained the former Atalanta coach to Rosaneronline.it

"It will be a difficult game, as they are doing very well, but it will not be decisive for our objectives."

Ballardini also said he was a little worried in the build up to the clash, because he will have to do without Aussie midfielder Mark Bresciano.

"I will have to do without Bresciano, but I hope to recover [Antonio] Nocerino," he continued.

"On the other hand, there are no problems for [Marco] Amelia and [Roberto] Guana."

Palermo are currently tied in seventh place with Cagliari, as both teams have 49 points from 33 games played. They are three points behind Roma in the race for a Europa League place.

Glenn Debattista, Goal.com
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