Venezia welcomes Bari to Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in a crunch relegation six-pointer

Curva Sud unfurl “No more excuses, final call” banner before Venezia v Bari

Venezia’s Curva Sud unveiled a banner containing a clear message for their players ahead of Venezia’s Serie B clash against Bari on Saturday afternoon.

Venezia currently sit 19th in Serie B, just a point above the relegation zone, and have the second worst defensive record in the league, conceding 34 goals in their opening 17 matches.

On Saturday, they welcome fellow strugglers Bari to the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, with both sides knowing that defeat could prove very costly in the battle to beat the drop.

Ahead of the match, Venezia’s Curva Sud unveiled a banner which read: “No more excuses, final call.”

It is a clear message from the fans to the players that they need to start performing or face the consequences of relegation.

Venezia have won just four of their opening 17 matches and have lost their last three in a row.

Bari, meanwhile, are just one point and one place better off than their hosts and have also lost their last three matches.

Both sides will be desperate to end their poor runs of form and pick up a crucial three points in their bid to avoid relegation.

The match is expected to be a close-fought affair, with both teams knowing that defeat could have serious consequences.

Venezia will be looking to their key players, such as striker David Okereke and midfielder Gianluca Busio, to inspire them to victory.

Bari, meanwhile, will be hoping that striker Walid Cheddira can continue his good form in front of goal.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 CET on Saturday afternoon.