Fight for salvation: Empoli faces decisive clashes to stay in Serie A
Empoli will play for salvation in the last days against Fiorentina, Lazio and direct clashes with Parma, Monza and Verona.

Fan holds up a flag with a strong dedication to the Empoli team
Tight battle for salvation: Empoli will play everything in the last five days. With 25 points and a very tight standings, the Tuscans must face a similar schedule to that of their direct competitors Venice (25 points) e Lecce (26). The next three rounds will be decisive, with the Medici facing in order Fiorentina, Lazio and above all the direct confrontations and Parma, Monza e Verona, which could determine the destiny of the Azzurri. Taking points against high-level teams, as has already happened in the past, is now fundamental. Following, Monza and Hellas Verona will complete a thrilling finale. The calendar is similar to that of the rivals, but whoever manages to take even just one point from stronger teams could gain a decisive advantage. Lecce, just outside the relegation zone with 26 points, has Atalanta, Napoli and Lazio: three huge obstacles. Venezia and Empoli will have to take advantage of them. In particular, the Tuscans, who close at home with Verona, could play everything on the last day.
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