Sampdoria Team News Page 27 - Soccer

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes three saves versus Roma Falcone made three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Falcone had a positive season debut as he made three saves to help his side tie the game. The keeper should go back on the bench Thursday versus Cagliari as Emil Audero is expected to be available again.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Scores again versus Roma Gabbiadini (knee) took three shots (two on target), created two chances and scored a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Gabbiadini played the full game despite a knee problem and hit the net for the fifth consecutive game with an easy tap-in from point-blank range. He has added 21 shots, five chances and five crosses in the recent hot stretch. Sampdoria will host Cagliari on January 6th.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Suspended for Cagliari match Askildsen took two off-target shots, had one clearance and one block and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Roma and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Askildsen did fine in a rare start, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. He is generally the fourth option in the midfield behind Albin Ekdal, Morten Thorsby and Adrien Silva. Sampdoria risk being short-handed for January 6th's home game versus Cagliari as the first two are dealing with physical problems.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Starting Wednesday Gabbiadini (knee) will be in the starting XI versus Roma on Wednesday.

Impact Gabbiadini has scored in four straight matches for the club and will look to continue his strong run of form versus Roma. Given his current goal streak, the forward figures to be a highly targeted fantasy option moving forward.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Eight clearances against Venezia Yoshida made eight clearances in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Yoshida had a decent day for the home team. The 33-year-old made eight clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Yoshida also blocked a solitary shot.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - One shot off bench against Venezia Quagliarella had one shot after coming off the bench in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Quagliarella had little impact on the match. The 38-year-old came as a substitute in the 74th minute and his most notable contribution was having a solitary shot that was not on target.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Six shots against Venezia Candreva had six shots in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Candreva had a decent day for the home team. The 34-year-old had six shots out of which four were on target-most by any player in the match. Other than that, Candreva also provided four key passes, the second-most in the match.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Provides assist against Venezia Caputo provided an assist in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Caputo had a decent day for the hosts. The 34-year-old provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match. It was Caputo's third assist of the league campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ernesto Torregrossa - Will be called up for Roma game Torregrossa (calf) will travel with the team for Wednesday's game, but he is not ready to play, coach Roberto D'Aversa informed.

Impact Torregrossa sat out the last six matches due to a lingering calf issue. He is a long shot to feature considering the coach's words. With Manolo Gabbiadini dealing with a knee problem, Francesco Caputo and Fabio Quagliarella will be the healthiest options up front for Sampdoria Wednesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Questionable for Roma game Gabbiadini will be a late call for Sunday's match versus Roma due to a knee problem, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Gabbiadini left the last game a little early due to some discomfort in the area. While he is not dealing with anything major, the short turnaround might prevent him from starting and hunting for his fifth consecutive goal. Francesco Caputo and Fabio Quagliarella would both start if Gabbiadini was unable to.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valerio Verre - Unavailable against Roma Verre will be called up for Wednesday's match versus Roma but he can not play due to an injury, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Verre will likely be part of the squad list, but he will not be available to sub in due to an unspecified physical problem. Kristoffer Askilden and Riccardo Ciervo will have better chances of getting minutes off the bench with Verre sidelined, but he has mostly been a backup in recent fixtures.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Will not play against Roma Audero will be part of the traveling party for Wednesday's game versus Roma, but he will not feature due to a thigh injury, coach Roberto D'Aversa informed.

Impact Audero picked up the ailment in the previous match, but he managed to play the full 90 minutes. His backup Wladimiro Falcone will be between the sticks against Roma.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Features in domestic cup Quagliarella drew the start in Thursday's Coppa Italia game against Torino.

Impact Quagliarella was on the bench but could not feature in the previous match versus Genoa. He was dealing just with muscle fatigue and shook it off after a few days of rest. He will be in contention with Manolo Gabbiadini and Francesco Caputo for two spots in Sunday's home game against Venezia. He has posted one goal, three assists, 30 shots and 11 chances created in 15 games (12 starts) so far.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Concedes once versus Genoa Audero had one save and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-3 loss to Genoa.

Impact Audero was not overly busy but he still conceded on a close-range attempt by Mattia Destro in the second half. He has kept just three clean sheets in the season, surrendering 33 goals and making 54 saves. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Fares well against Genoa Bereszynski took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and won four duels in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Bereszynski was a bigger factor than usual on offense in this one and co-led his team in chances thanks to a few accurate crosses. He has provided two assists thus far, adding ten chances created, 25 crosses and 26 tackles. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Silva - Works hard versus Genoa Adrien Silva had one block and three clearances and won three of four tackles and six duels in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Adrien Silva once again thrived in the defensive phase, providing a precious contribution in the midfield. He offers limited offensive upside. He has logged one assist, five chances created, 21 tackles and 20 interceptions in 15 matches (ten starts). Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Wins bunch of duels against Genoa Ekdal took two off-target shots, drew one foul and won six of seven tackles and 14 duels in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ekdal excelled while taking care of the dirty work in the midfield, racking up stats in the secondary categories. He has tallied 11 shots, four chances created, 28 tackles and 13 interceptions in 13 matches. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Shines in derby Gabbiadini took three shots (one on target), created one chance, drew four fouls and scored a goal in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Gabbiadini was highly instrumental in the win as he broke the deadlock in the early going with a lovely header and one of his long-range efforts was deflected by an opponent to round out the score. He has scored in three straight matches, adding 12 shots, two chances created and four crosses. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Provides assist versus Genoa Candreva took three shots (two on target), sent seven crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Candreva once again put up numbers, pacing his team in crosses and shots and finding Manolo Gabbiadini for a header in the first half. He seriously challenged the goalkeeper with a shot in the second half, and Francesco Caputo tapped it in, and then he rocked the woodwork with a great effort. He has logged two goals, three assists, 18 chances created and 58 crosses in the last five games. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Scores against Genoa Caputo took two shots (one on target), created three chances, won two duels and scored a goal in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Caputo had a strong outing as he paced his team in shots and was in perfect position to tap it home after a gaffe by the goalkeeper midway through the second half. He snapped out of a six-game drought. He is not up to four goals, two assists, 23 shots and 18 chances created in 15 matches. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Dealing with injury Quagliarella made the bench but was unavailable for Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa because of an injury, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Quagliarella uncharacteristically did not log any minute in this one, but the coach explained why in the post-game presser. He will have to be assessed during the week to see whether he could play in next Sunday's road game versus Venezia.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Scores goal again Gabbiadini scored one goal during a 3-1 loss Sunday versus Lazio.

Impact Gabbiadini scored one goal during both of the Sampdoria team's last two Serie A games. Considering his recent statistical output, fantasy managers should monitor if he remains favored against fellow strikers like Francesco Caputo and Fabio Quagliarella.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Logs six accurate crosses Candreva logged six accurate crosses during a 3-1 loss Sunday versus Lazio.

Impact Candreva's six accurate crosses are a personal best -- concerning the 2021-22 Serie A. His cross-accuracy percentage is 31.7 across three league games since Nov. 27 versus Verona.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Three goals conceded again Audero conceded three goals during a 3-1 loss Sunday versus Lazio.

Impact Audero conceded three goals during both of the Sampdoria team's last two league games. He will try to begin redeeming himself Friday against Genoa, 19th place among 20 Serie A teams right now.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Depaoli - Unused against Lazio Depaoli (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Depaoli shook off a muscular ailment, but he does not have much of a role this season. He has logged three crosses, three tackles and one interception in five matches (one start).

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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