Sampdoria Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Emil Audero - One save against Salernitana Audero made one save and conceded two goals in a 2-1 defeat to Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Audero had a disappointing outing for the home team. The 25-year-old made just one save but conceded two goals. It was the second consecutive league fixture where Audero conceded two or more goals.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Scores against Salernitana Caputo scored a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Caputo had a good game for the losing team. The 34-year-old scored the side's only goal in the match which was his 10th in the league campaign. Other than that, Caputo also provided a solitary key pass.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Wins two tackles versus Verona Ekdal (foot) drew two fouls and won two of two tackles in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Ekdal returned off the bench after sitting out two matches due to the latest flare-up of plantar fasciitis. He could resume starting over Tomas Rincon if he manages to keep the nagging injury in check. He has logged 39 successful tackles, 22 interceptions, 20 clearances and six chances in 24 appearances (18 starts) so far. Sampdoria will face Verona at home Saturday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Plays little versus Verona Damsgaard (knee) logged four minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Damsgaard saw limited action in his return from an extended absence due to a major knee problem. His minutes should trend in the right direction in the upcoming matches, although he will probably continue to be handled with care given the time off. Sampdoria will face Verona away Saturday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Conti - Does not feature against Salernitana Conti (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Conti returned to the squad list after two games, but he did not log any minutes. He has not managed to become a starter after the January move, also because of a few small injuries. Sampdoria will face Verona away Saturday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Andrea Conti - Should be called up for Salernitana game Conti (knee) has resumed practicing and is likely to be an option for Saturday's match versus Salernitana, coach Marco Giampaolo informed.

Impact Conti missed two matches due to knee soreness. Barring a late setback, he will resume backing up Bartosz Bereszynski. He has scored once and posted three shots, four tackles, and six interceptions in six appearances (two starts) with Sampdoria.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Available against Salernitana Damsgaard (knee) will make the squad list for Saturday's home game versus Salernitana, coach Marco Giampaolo announced.

Impact Damsgaard has been practicing regularly for the last couple of weeks after rehabbing abroad and is ready to see some action, although he will be brought along slowly. He could eat at Abdelhamid Sabiri and Stefano Sensi's playing time. He tallied ten shots, nine chances and five crosses in seven appearances before dealing with rheumatoid arthritis.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Should be option versus Salernitana Ekdal (foot) was not named in the list of players that will miss Saturday's game against Salernitana spelled out by coach Marco Giampaolo.

Impact Ekdal has sat out the last two matches as he is reportedly nursing plantar fasciitis, something he has played through in the second half of the season. If healthy enough, he could supplant Tomas Rincon in the starting XI. He has posted two chances, four tackles, five clearances and six interceptions in the last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović transforms from Inter bad boy to Bologna hero

Marko Arnautović has grown up in his second spell in Italy

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Alex Ferrari - Pretty good versus Salernitana Ferrari had three blocks and three clearances and won six duels and two of three tackles in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ferrari fared well during his time on the pitch, although he subbed off with thirty minutes to go and it is unclear whether he sustained an injury. He has started in three straight matches, tallying three tackles, five interceptions, 11 clearances and four blocks. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Murru - Plays well in Bologna game Murru sent in three crosses (all accurate), created one scoring chance, won four of four tackles and had three clearances in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Murru was effective on both ends despite the loss in this one. He has unseated Tommaso Augello after the coaching change. He has posted two chances, six crosses, seven tackles and nine clearances in the last seven appearances. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Colley - Puts up numbers in Bologna game Colley had three blocks, three interceptions and two clearances in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Colley turned in a solid shift, but the Sampdoria defense was eventually overwhelmed by the opponents and gave up two goals. He has tallied two tackles, seven interceptions, 17 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Fairly lively versus Bologna Sabiri took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had three successful take-ons and won eight duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Sabiri was pretty energetic but was held back by a mostly underwhelming offensive display by his team. He has notched one goal, one assist, seven shots and six chances in the last four matches (five starts). Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Pedestrian in Bologna match Candreva took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won four duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Candreva performed below his usual standards in this one and swung his lowest number of crosses since late December. He has not been involved in a goal in the last five matches, where he has logged eight shots, eight chances and 50 crosses in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Creates two chances against Bologna Caputo took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and won two duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Caputo put up low numbers in a day where the Sampdoria offense struggled as a whole. He has hit the net three times and added 12 shots and seven chances in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Wins seven duels versus Bologna Sensi took two off-target shots, drew two fouls, had two successful take-ons and won seven duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Sensi had some success in the defensive phase but once again put up paltry numbers on the other hand. He has posted seven shots, five chances and three crosses in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Fires two shots against Bologna Quagliarella created one scoring chance, sent in one accurate cross, had two successful take-ons and took two shots (one on target) in 23 minutes in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Quagliarella tried to provide a spark off the bench, but it was not enough to will his team back into the game. He has been unseated by Abdelhamid Sabiri in the last few matches, although he has kept seeing decent minutes. He has not scored in two months. He has notched seven shots, one chance and five crosses in the last five appearances. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Beaten twice by Bologna Audero had two saves, three clearances and one punch and allowed two goals in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Audero did what he could, but Marko Arnautovic beat him twice from point-blank range. He has won the starting job back from Wladimiro Falcone in the last three matches, where he has kept one clean sheet, made three saves and surrendered three goals. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović nets 2 as Bologna beats Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

Marko Arnautović could have had a hat trick but for the crossbar as Bologna beat relegation-threatened Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano aims to end 11-match winless streak

Rayo Vallecano hosts Valencia in the Spanish league looking to end an 11-match winless streak that marks its worst run in the competition since 2003

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Emil Audero - Concedes goal to Roma Audero allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Audero conceded an early goal to Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Sunday's 1-0 loss. The early goal proved to be too much to overcome. Audero failed to saved the only shot on goal that Roma was able to muster. He has four clean sheets in 22 starts this season.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Conti - Ruled out for Roma match Conti (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's game against Roma, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Conti has been limited in practice throughout the break, but the team did not disclose what kind of injury he is dealing with. He has not been able to unseat Bartosz Beresynski since joining in January.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Giovinco - Will miss Roma match Giovinco was not named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Roma Sunday.

Impact Giovinco is again dealing with a calf problem, as it was the case right after he joined as a free agent. Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella and Abdelhamid Sabiri sit atop the offensive pecking order regardless of whether Giovinco is available or not.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Ruled out for Roma match Ekdal was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list to face Roma Sunday.

Impact Ekdal has routinely dealt with foot problems this season and the area flared up again while on international duties. Tomas Rincon or Ronaldo Vieira will anchor the midfield Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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