Sampdoria Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Fabio Quagliarella - Takes one shot against Milan Quagliarella (calf) took one off-target shot and had five passes in 17 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Quagliarella returned from a calf injury, but he saw too little playing time to make an impact. He figures to be in better shape ahead of Saturday's home game against Empoli. He is the top candidate to fill in for the injured Manolo Gabbiadini, but he has had a rather underwhelming season so far.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Draws three fouls against Milan Sensi won two of three tackles, drew three fouls, won seven duels and was dispossessed three times in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Sensi could not replicate his excellent debut as the Milan defenders held him in check and he had to participate more in the defensive phase. He picked up some stats on the fringes, though. He had scored last week, adding two shots and four chances. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Pedestrian against Milan Candreva took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (zero accurate), drew two fouls and won three duels in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Candreva had the lone attempt on goal for his side with a bomb from distance and paced in shots and crosses, but he could not match his usual numbers in this one, mostly because of the caliber of the opponents. He snapped out on a scoring slump in the previous game, adding a pair of assists. He has logged 11 shots, seven chances and 37 crosses in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Shines again versus Milan Falcone had six saves, one clearance and one punch and allowed one goal in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Falcone gave up an early goal to a point-blank shot by Rafael Leao, but then proceeded to put on a show, stopping multiple threatening attempts on goal by the opponents.The presumptive starter Emil Audero has been healthy for a while now, so he might have won the job given his outstanding performances. He has surrendered four goals, kept one clean sheet and made 26 saves in the last four starts. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Bench option versus Milan Quagliarella (calf) will begin on the bench in Sunday's match against Milan.

Impact Quagliarella is available after sitting out due to a calf problem, but the coach elected not to start him and go with a more defensive look with just Francesco Caputo and Stefano Sensi up front, and one more defender. If he enters in the second half, Quagliarella will be looking to snap out of a lengthy scoring slump.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Kristoffer Askildsen - Out against Milan Askildsen was excluded from Sampdoria's squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Askildsen picked up a physical problem late in the week and will be outright missing Sunday. Albin Ekdal is back from suspension in this one and will re-join Morten Thorsby, Tomas Rincon and Ronaldo Vieira as the options in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Giovinco - Will miss Milan game Giovinco did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Giovinco lacks conditioning after being a free agent for months and is also reportedly dealing with a minor calf issue, so he will have to wait for his debut. Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella and Vladyslav Supryaha will be the top options up front for Sampdoria Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Set to return against Milan Quagliarella (calf) is feeling better and has been practicing fully in the last few days, coach Marco Giampaolo informed.

Impact Quagliarella missed the last two matches with a lingering calf problem, but he might start right away since Sampdoria lost Manolo Gabbiadini and Sebastian Giovinco and Vladyslav Supryaha joined the club only recently. He has logged six shots, four chances and three crosses in the last five appearances. He has not scored since early October.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Giovinco - Heads back to Serie A Giovinco has penned a six-month contract with Sampdoria, the team announced.

Impact Giovinho has been a free agent for the past six months after playing at Al Hilal. He will contribute to replacing the injured Manolo Gabbiadini, alongside Fabio Quagliarella and Vladyslav Supriaha. He posted 13 goals, seven assists, 166 shots and 48 chances in 27 appearances in his final season in MLS.

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Emil Audero - Stays on bench against Sassuolo Audero (hip) did not feature in Sunday's 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Audero was called up, but Wladimiro Falcone continued starting in this one. Coach Marco Giampaolo stated after the game that Audero remains the starter, but he is not 100 percent despite being healthy enough to be called up, plus Falcone has been solid. It is unclear whether Audero will be back between the sticks for Sunday's away game versus Milan.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Clears suspension Ekdal will be eligible to play in Sunday's away against Milan following a one-game ban.

Impact Ekdal is also battling some minor physical problems, therefore he will be in contention with Tomas Rincon Sunday. He has notched 30 tackles, 16 interceptions, 15 clearances and 13 shots in 18 appearances so far, with one goal.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Diagnosed with major injury Gabbiadini tore the ACL in his left knee and will undergo surgery in the next few days, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gabbiadini will have a potential career season cut short because of another significant injury. He has been Sampdoria's most consistent scorer so far, tallying six goals and two assists in 18 appearances. Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella and Vladyslan Supryaha will be tasked to pick up the slack offensively.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Sixth goal of campaign Caputo scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Caputo found the back of the net in the fifth minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the sixth of the season for the forward while his four shots led Sampdoria in the match.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Involved in three of four goals Candreva scored a goal and had two assists while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing five times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Sassuo...

Impact Candreva set up goals in the 5th and 63rd minutes before converting a penalty in the 91st to play a role in three of Sampdoria's four goals. The assists and goal upped the forward's season totals to seven on the year, while his five crosses led Sampdoria in the win.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Scores early on Sunday Sensi scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating four chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Sensi found the back of the net in the seventh minute, scoring Sampdoria's second goal. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four chances created led Sampdoria in the win.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Nine saves in clean sheet Falcone kept a clean sheet while making nine saves during Sunday's 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Falcone helped Sampdoria claim all three points by shutting out Sassuolo on Sunday. The clean sheet was the first in four league starts for the keeper while his nine saves upped his season total to 24.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Conti - Scores as substitute Conti scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Conti entered the match in the 59th minute and scored Sampdoria's third goal just four minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Forced off early Gabbiadini left in the first half of Sunday's match with Sassuolo due to an injury.

Impact Gabbiadini lasted 36 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced. More information about the extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match at AC Milan.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Unavailable against Sassuolo Yoshida (thigh) did not make Sampdoria's squad list for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

Impact Yoshida has not recovered from a thigh injury and will miss his fourth game in a row. Omar Colley is back from AFCON and will partner either Alex Ferrari or Giangiacomo Magnani in the defense Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Remains out versus Sassuolo Quagliarella (calf) did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Quagliarela will stay sidelined through the break because of a calf problem. Newcomer Vladyslav Supryaha will back up the usual starters Francesco Caputo and Manolo Gabbiadini Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - No timetable to return Damsgaard is again dealing with inflammation in his right knee and has not returned to Italy, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Damsgaard might head back in the near future, but only for specialistic visits and decide what route to take in the rehab, as his knee is not improving. The club fears he might not be able to return this season. They signed Vladyslav Supryaha and Abdelhamid Sabiri to replenish their attack in January.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Colley - Heads back to Italy Colley is back in Genoa as Gambia bowed out of AFCON in the Round of 8 due to a loss to Cameroon.

Impact Colley will most likely reprise his starting role in Sunday's home game versus Sassuolo. He will be backed up by Giangiacomo Mangnai from here on out since Julian Chabot and Radu Dragusin left the team in January. He has posted 32 tackles, 58 interceptions, 78 clearances and nine blocks in 18 matches, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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