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Siena desperately need points to escape the relegation zone, but Mario Beretta has asked his men to show patience in the crunch derby with Empoli.

“The team is very determined, now more than ever, as we know that at this moment we have to draw on all our physical and psychological strength,” said the Coach.

Robur slipped into the bottom three last week, but there are eight sides locked within a three-point gap in the relegation dogfight with three games to go.

Empoli also have something to play for, as they still need points to secure a UEFA Cup spot.

“They will be very enthusiastic after the extraordinary season they have had. We must face this match with the utmost focus, but also show patience over the 90 minutes.

“The worst thing we can do is to try to break through immediately and leave ourselves exposed.”

Siena will be without the suspended Valerio Bertotto, Alberto, Luca Antonini and Daniele Corvia, but Enrico Chiesa and Tomas Locatelli are on their way back from injury.

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