Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco jokes that the hasn’t secured Serie A security, nevertheless it did work as ‘a cardiac stress take a look at.’
The Salentini went into this penultimate spherical sitting one level away from and the drop zone.
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That scenario stays intact, as a result of whereas Cremonese earned a 1-0 win away to , Lecce needed to wait till the 96th minute to match that outcome.
’s brace had put them 2-1 up, cancelled out by the back-heel flick, however fired within the winner deep into stoppages.
Di Francesco feels Lecce pressure
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 17: of US Sassuolo Calcio clashes with Eusebio Di Francesco, Head Coach of , after the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and US Lecce at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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“If I didn’t get a coronary heart assault tonight…”
“I feel this was much less a match, extra of a cardiac stress take a look at, and evidently I handed.”
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 17: Eusebio Di Francesco, Head Coach of US Lecce (L), and Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of US Sassuolo Calcio, work together previous to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and US Lecce at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
There was some rigidity on the touchline after the aim, particularly between Di Francesco and Sassuolo coach Fabio Grosso.
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“I heard some discuss respect, however come on, let’s not be foolish,” replied the tactician.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 17: A member of workers from US Lecce is proven a pink card by referee Federico La Penna through the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and US Lecce at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
If not for that Stulic aim, then Lecce would’ve gone into the ultimate spherical already within the relegation zone, however now their destiny remains to be of their fingers.
“Cheddira has all the time given his coronary heart and soul on the pitch, he’s appeared actually shiny just lately. I used to be satisfied that he and Stulic may give us a hand on the essential second, and I solely advised my director this week that Stulic was the one who would take us to the target.”
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 17: , Nikola Stulic and of US Lecce rejoice following the staff’s victory within the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and US Lecce at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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That is the primary time all season that Di Francesco’s males have managed to attain three objectives in a single recreation.
“The staff all the time created harmful conditions, however we had been missing one thing within the closing ball. I solely knew one highway ahead, which was to work in coaching and attempt to replicate that within the match scenario.
“Then again, we didn’t defend in addition to we may this night and Sassuolo had plenty of scoring alternatives, so we misplaced our stability.”
It isn’t completed but, but when they beat on the Stadio By way of del Mare subsequent week, then Lecce can be secure from the drop and ship ’s Cremonese down.
“This staff labored for a complete season with order and self-discipline, two nice virtues. There may be sides who’ve extra high quality, simply take a look at Sassuolo for instance, however we did effectively.”