Eusebio Di Francesco sees Sassuolo’s opponents Empoli as kindred spirits ahead of today’s showdown.

It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“Empoli and Sassuolo have a different way of working to many other clubs, as they get the best out of young players and I hope we too can develop a similar academy,” said the Neroverdi Coach.

“Of course, for this game I hope it can be entertaining and that Sassuolo will emerge victorious.

Eusebio Di Francesco sees Sassuolo’s opponents Empoli as kindred spirits ahead of today’s showdown.

It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“Empoli and Sassuolo have a different way of working to many other clubs, as they get the best out of young players and I hope we too can develop a similar academy,” said the Neroverdi Coach.

“Of course, for this game I hope it can be entertaining and that Sassuolo will emerge victorious.

“It is right to define this as a relegation dogfight, because we haven’t secured our Serie A safety yet. We still need to work with great humility.

“The cut-off point might be 40 points or lower, it depends on how Cagliari and Cesena do over the next few weeks.”

Like Empoli boss Maurizio Sarri, Di Francesco has been linked with a move to a big club.

“The rumours are flattering, but I am focused on Sassuolo.”

Sime Vrsaljko, Luca Antei, Paolo Cannavaro, Gianluca Pegolo, Emanuele Terranova and Yussif Chibsah are unavailable for the visitors.

Sassuolo squad for Empoli: Polito, Pomini, Consigli; Longhi, Acerbi, Bianco, Fontanesi, Gazzola, Benucci, Peluso, Natali; Magnanelli, Missiroli, Biondini, Taider, Brighi; Zaza, Donis, Sansone, Berardi, Lazarevic, Floro Flores, Floccari

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