SAMPDORIA NEWS

Jese - Scores first Serie A goal Jese scored a goal off his lone shot and created one chance after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Jese was brought as part of a desperate quadruple halftime substitution as his side was entirely dominated during the opening frame. And, despite his side not getting much better, the attacker made most of the lone opportunity he had, making a nice one-two combination with Manolo Gabbiadini before chipping the ball over the goalkeeper in a very classy way to draw things level at 1-1 and give Sampdoria a precious point as they still dream with escaping relegation. Jese will hope this helps him to find more regular playing time moving forward.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Unused agaisnt Lecce Gunter (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Gunter shook off a minor injury, but the boss stuck with Alessandro Zanoli, Bruno Amione, and Bram Nuytinck in the back, and he might have to wait for his next opportunity.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Will miss Spezia game Sabiri (illness) took two shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Sabiri had his busiest showing in a while as the coach overhauled his team at half-time, but he will have to sit one due to yellow-card accumulation. Mickael Cuisance and Emirhan Ilkhan will likely absorb the small playing time opened up by his absence.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Available versus Lecce Gunter (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Lecce, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter has recuperated from a thigh problem that cost him the past two matches. He went into full training only late in the week, so he will be hard-pressed to unseat one of the defenders that got the nod in relief. He has recorded five tackles (four won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in his last three appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Called up for Lecce game Sabiri (illness) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Lecce Sunday.

Impact Sabiri is available after missing two games, but he has started just once in the past one match where he was an option. He has scored once and added seven shots (four on target), three chances created, and eight crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Winks - Average performance in loss Winks recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Winks was able to make his 11th start for the club. He has failed to record any goal involvements but has averaged 1.4 tackles and one interception per game. He has struggled to dominate the midfield after his long-term injury that kept him out for five months.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Poor performance in loss Djuricic registered two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Djuricic failed to produce any considerable impact on the game. He has been in a terrible form and only has one goal involvement in 2023. He has been required to assume defensive positions on several occasions like fellow winger Mehdi Leris and has averaged 1.4 tackles per game.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Leris - Scores in loss Leris scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Cremonese. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Leris scored the first goal of the season after 23 starts. He has been required to defend on many occasions despite being a winger, this has resulted into him averaging two tackles and one interception per game. He will have to appear on the scoresheet more often to save Sampdoria from getting relegated.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeison Murillo - Available against Lecce Murillo completed a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Murillo sat out one after getting red-carded. He has generally featured one when one among Alessandro Zanoli, Bram Nuytinck, and Bruno Amione wasn't available in recent weeks. He has posted 19 tackles, seven interceptions, 30 clearances, and 12 blocks in 15 games (11 starts).

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio beats Juventus to take control of Serie A top 4 race

Second-place Lazio has taken control of a tight battle for the Champions League qualifying places with a 2-1 win over Juventus in Serie A

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Will not return against Cremonese Sabiri hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Cremonese, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Sabiri returned to practice only late in the week following an illness, and the coach preferred excluding him from the squad list. He has had a limited role in recent weeks.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Will miss another one Gunter (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Cremonese.

Impact Gunter will sit the second match in a row due to an unspecified physical problem. Bram Nuytinck is primed to return to the XI following a suspension, replacing Jeison Murillo who got red-carded last week.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Sends in 10 crosses versus Roma Augello sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (both won) and three clearances during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Augello was one of his side's few bright spots here, being decent defensively and one of his side's few sources of playmaking on the attacking end, even sending up double-digit crosses for the second time this season. After a slow start of campaign, the left-back was able to put everything together over the last couple of months and his attacking numbers made him an intriguing fantasy pick.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Ravaglia - Beaten three times versus Roma Ravaglia made seven saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Ravaglia made his season debut here, replacing Emil Audero (shoulder), and made a very nice job against Roma's powerful offense, withstanding heavy pressure during the first half and limiting the opposition to just one goal until the 88th minute, when then they came striking to seal the win scoring twice more. Audero will probably be recovered for Saturday's clash against Cremonese, but Ravaglia proved to be a nice backup and will certainly be the first choice off the bench if the starter has to miss any additional match.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lammers - Created one chance against Roma Lammers drew one foul, created one scoring chance, and had one block in 23 minutes in 23 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Lammers returned to a bench role after missing three weeks with an ankle injury. He'll look to challenge Manolo Gabbiadini, Mickael Cuisance, and Mehdi Leris to resume being a regular. He has notched one assist, three shots (two on target), seven chances crated, and one accurate cross in his last five appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bram Nuytinck - Completes ban Nuytinck cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Nuytinck had to sit one out after getting booked for the fifth time. He'll return to the XI versus Cremonese, especially considering Jeison Murillo's suspension. He has logged one assist, 13 tackles (ten won), eight interceptions, and 27 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan routs Napoli 4-0 in Champions League warning

Defending Serie A champion AC Milan has routed this season’s runaway leader Napoli 4-0 in the first of three matches between the clubs this month

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Jeison Murillo - Sent off against Roma Murillo was shown a red card in the 52nd minute of Sunday's clash against Roma following a foul on Tammy Abraham for his second booking of the game. He made an interception in the...

Impact Murillo was making his first start since mid-February on Sunday after recovering from a thigh injury, but he lasted less than an hour before getting sent off with a double booking. Alessandro Zanoli, Nicola Murru or Koray Gunter (undisclosed) if he's fit enough should return to the XI in central defense while Murillo's suspended against Cremonese next weekend.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Unavailable versus Roma Gunter hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Roma, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter has suffered an undisclosed physical problem during the break and will sit at least one game because of it. With Bram Nuytinck also unavailable due to a suspension, Jeison Murillo and Marios Oikonomou might both make the starting XI, although the coach could also move some pieces across the formation.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Ruled out for Roma clash Sabiri won't make the trip to Rome due to the flu, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Sabiri came down with an illness after international duties and won't be an option for this one, although he hasn't been very involved in recent games, logging just 35 minutes in the most recent four.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lammers - Will return against Roma Lammers has overcome his ankle sprain during the break but will likely be a bench option versus Roma, Sportitalia reports.

Impact Lammers has been able to log multiple full sessions in a row after skipping three games because of the problem, but he might not return to the XI right away, with the coach sticking with using two no.10s. He has logged one assist, five shots (two on target), and six chances created in his last five appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Turk - Concedes once versus Verona Turk recorded four saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win against Verona.

Impact Turk did what he could to help his team come away with a rare victory. He's set to start the rest of the way replacing the injured Emil Audero. He has given up five goals and made eight saves in two matches. Sampdoria will visit Roma on April 2.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Logs seven clearance in Verona bout Gunter generated two tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Gunter had a strong performance, but his side didn't manage to shut down the opponents in this one. He has tallied five tackles (four won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in the last three games.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE