Sampdoria Team News Page 33 - Soccer

Francesco Caputo - Bags twice versus Empoli Caputo scored two goals on five shots (three on target), created three chances and made one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Caputo had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he scored twice to help his side earn all three points. The striker has now registered two goals and one assist in four appearances this season, along with producing 11 shots and six chances created in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Keeps clean sheet versus Empoli Audero made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Audero had an excellent outing Sunday as he made four saves to keep a clean sheet and help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in four appearances, along with 13 saves and three goals allowed.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Silva - Picks up knock in Empoli game Silva won one of two tackles, drew one foul and had three interceptions and three clearances before subbing off after a blow to the knee in Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Silva worked hard in the midfield as per usual, but he got banged up in a collision with an opponent. Albin Ekdal would return to the XI if Silva could not recover in time for Thursday's home game versus Napoli.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Limps off against Empoli Thorsby won one of four tackles and had two clearances in 63 minutes before bowing out due to a leg injury in Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Thorsby could not finish the game because of a knock and will be assessed in the next couple of days ahead of Thursday's clash with Napoli. He was replaced by Kristoffer Askilden. Adrien Silva appeared to get hurt in this one as well, therefore Sampdoria could be depleted in the midfield in the next game.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Bench option versus Empoli Ekdal (back) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Ekdal has recovered from a minor back problem, but Adrien Silva will keep the starting job for this one. Ekdal will likely make an appearance in the second half, but he is not a major fantasy asset.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Ihattaren - Lacks conditioning Ihattaren was not named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Empoli Sunday because he is not in playing shape, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Ihattaren had not participated in the early portion of the season with PSV before moving to Italy, there it will could take him some time to be up to speed from the physical standpoint. With Verre also sidelined, Riccardo Ciervo will be the main backup on the flanks behind Antonio Candreva and Mikkel Damsgaard.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valerio Verre - Unavailable versus Empoli Verre (undisclosed) did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Verre picked up a last-minute problem and has been left home to recuperate. He has mostly come off the bench in the early matches of the campaign. Kristoffer Askildsen and Riccardo Ciervo could pick up more minutes with Verre on the mend.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Called up for Empoli game Ekdal (back) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Ekdal sat out the previous match because of back pain, but he managed to shake it off during the week. He will be in contention with Adrien Silva to get the start in the midfield. He has posted two shots, five tackles and two interceptions in two games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Omar Colley - Fares well against Inter Colley had four interceptions and four clearances, won seven duels and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 2-2 drew with Inter.

Impact Colley could stop the opponents from scoring twice, but he put up strong numbers nonetheless going toe-to-toe with the Inter attackers. He has posted six tackles, nine interceptions, ten clearances and two blocks in three matches. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Finds target versus Inter Yoshida took one shot on target, had three interceptions and two clearances and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Yoshida was decent in the back and, more importantly, he temporarily tied the game in the first half with a scuffed shot that was deflected by an opponent. It is his second Serie A goal. He registered three tackles, three interceptions, four clearances and two blocks in three games. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Scores against Inter Augello took one shot on target, sent in one accurate cross, created one chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Augello was not particularly involved in the offense but made the most of his touches by firing it under the crossbar with a great volley. He had scored just once in his previous 50+ Serie A games. He has logged five crosses, four tackles and two shots in three appearances. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Misfires versus Inter Caputo took two shots (zero on target), had one successful take-on and won two duels in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter.

Impact Caputo did not have much room against a quality defense, and he scuffed his only two attempts from good position. He had recorded an assist and three chances created in his two matches with Sassuolo before joining. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Creates three chances versus Inter Damsgaard took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and won four duels in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Damsgaard had a much better performance compared to the first two rounds, co-led his team in chances and had a strong attempt cleared by an opponent as it was approaching the goal line. He Has has tallied six shots, seven chances created and seven tackles in three matches. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Engulfed by Inter Quagliarella took two off-target shot, won one duel and had one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Quagliarella rarely managed to shake free from the vaunted Inter defense in this one, but Sampdoria scored with two defenders. He is still scoreless in the season after five shots. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Lacks precision against Inter Candreva sent in 19 crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances, drew five fouls and won seven duels in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Candreva had massive volume, but he was also wildly inaccurate in his deliveries. He has already launched 42 crosses through three matches (ten accurate), adding eight chances created, six off-target shots and three tackles. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ernesto Torregrossa - Makes late cameo versus Inter Torregrossa (calf) won one tackle and three duels and drew two fouls in a handful of minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Torregrossa subbed in late and helped the team with his physicality. He will likely continue seeing backup minutes behind Fabio Quagliarella and Francesco Caputo moving forward. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Provides assists against Inter Bereszynski sent in one accurate cross, won four duels, created one scoring chances and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Bereszynski was not limited at all by his recent thigh injury and found Tommaso Augello with a long cross to set up the second equalizer. It is his first assist since 2018. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Concedes twice against Inter Audero had one save and one clearance and gave up two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Audero could do little on two gems by Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martinez and was not called into action all that much considering the tough match-up. He has allowed three goals, kept a clean sheet and made nine saves in the first three matches. Sampdoria will face Empoli away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Starting against Inter Bereszynski (thigh) is getting the nod in Sunday's match versus Inter.

Impact Bereszynski was slightly in doubt due to a thigh problem, but he has recovered fully and will keep his starting job over Fabio Depaoli. He has mostly contributed defensively in the first two matches.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ernesto Torregrossa - Available versus Inter Torregrossa (calf) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Inter Sunday.

Impact Torregrossa was forced to miss the first two matches due to a calf injury. He will provide some depth to the attack, although Sampdoria added another quality option in Francesco Caputo on deadline day.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Ruled out for Inter clash Ekdal will miss Sunday's match versus Inter due to back pain, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Ekdal suffered the injury during his time with Sweden and will be forced to skip this one. Adrien Silva will likely fill in, with Kristoffer Askildsen as the top backup.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Available against Inter Bereszynski (thigh) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Inter Sunday.

Impact Bereszynski picked up a small issue while playing to Poland, but it might not force him to miss time. He is contention to start with Fabio Depaoli. Bereszynski is the clear starter when healthy. He has tallied two crosses, six tackles, six interceptions and six clearances in the first two games.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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