Sampdoria Coach Walter Mazzarri wants the referee to be fair and balanced in the Blucerchiati's crucial trip to Fiorentina this weekend.
The Genoa-based outfit are in sixth place, just four points adrift of the Viola and the last Champions League place.
“We hope that the referee doesn't bottle it under the pressure of the home crowd,” insisted Mazzarri.
Sampdoria lost 5-1 at the Artemio Franchi last season and the former Reggina boss expects a difficult fixture against the Gigliati despite their efforts in the UEFA Cup semi-final yesterday.
“They won't be tired because when morale is high, fatigue pulls you down less.”
Many regard Doria's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina in December as a turning point in their and, more importantly, Antonio Cassano's season.
The ex-Roma ace threw a hissy-fit only to recover his senses and inspire a Samp comeback, scoring an equaliser in the 69th minute.
Meanwhile, club legend Vincenzo Montella will be on the bench for the first time in five months after recovering from injury.
