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Eusebio Di Francesco confirms Roma fans have sent him messages hoping to see his Lecce side beat Juventus: ‘They don’t even need to ask me…’

Lecce are preparing to host Juventus at the Stadio Via Del Mare on Saturday.

It’s a crucial fixture for both sides as the Giallorossi have a four-point lead over 18th-placed Cremonese, while Juventus have an advantage of just one point over fifth-placed Roma.

Di Francesco, a former Roma coach, has admitted that some of his friends and Roma fans in the capital have been texting him in recent days, hoping to boost Lecce’s motivation against the Old Lady.

Di Francesco: ‘Fundamental’ for Lecce to beat Juventus

“[They’ve texted] As always, but they first have to look to themselves,” Di Francesco told Sky Sport, smiling.

“They don’t even need to ask me because, for us, it is fundamental to take the three points home.”

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Eusebio Di Francesco, Head Coach of US Lecce, gestures to his players during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Lecce at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lecce are unbeaten in their last three league matches and grabbed a crucial win against already-relegated Pisa in the latest round.

“It’s been a positive week, as it often happens after a victory,” continued Di Francesco.

“Having scored from open play might have given us something extra, but Juventus are so strong. They drew against Verona because there are no games with a guaranteed outcome, but they have important numbers, especially under Spalletti.

“Juventus build up from the back. I know Spalletti well. I’ve been following him, and I know what he does. They’ll try to dominate proceedings, and we’ll have to be good at taking control instead.”

Juventus are fighting for a Champions League place and are unbeaten in their last 10 games across all competitions.

However, they get to the Lecce match after consecutive draws against Milan and Hellas Verona, which have reduced their advantage over Roma to just one point.