ANTONIO CANDREVA NEWS

Quiet versus Inter Candreva took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, had one interception and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Candreva did not get much going in the season finale like the rest of his teammates. He turned in solid numbers in the season even though he fizzled in the final months, registering seven goals, ten assists, 74 shots (22 on target) and 343 crosses (74 accurate) in 36 appearances.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists in win Candreva accumulated two assists, two shots, and created three chances in Monday's 4-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Candreva bounced back from his previous drought and recorded two assists in the 16th and 71st minute of the match. Candreva has been a solid offensive piece for the Sampdoria squad accumulating seven goals, ten assists and creating 78 chances this season. After starting every single match with 35 total starts, Candreva has been a viable player on the starting XI and will most likely get a shot at proving himself again next season.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses at Lazio Candreva registered two off-target shots, seven inaccurate crosses and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Lazio.

Impact Candreva led his side in crosses during the match, but wasn't a good outing overall as they lost 2-0 on the road. The midfielder did not score or assist in his last nine appearances. He will now look to bounce back when they host Fiorentina on Monday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in nine crosses in win Candreva registered one off-target shot, two chances created, nine crosses (four accurate), one tackle (won), two interceptions, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win o...

Impact Candreva had a great outing during their home win, leading his side in crosses and chances created. The midfielder also received his sixth yellow card of the season, though. He will now face a tougher matchup when they visit Lazio on Saturday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One tackle against Verona Candreva made one tackle in a 1-1 stalemate against Verona on Saturday.

Impact Candreva had an average outing for the visitors. The 35-year-old completed a solitary tackle in two attempts.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One key pass against Salernitana Candreva provided a key pass in a 2-1 defeat to Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Candreva had an average outing for the home team. The 35-year-old provided a solitary key pass. Other than that, Candreva had a shot that was not on target.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sends in five crosses at Venezia Candreva took two off-target shots and sent in five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win at Venezia.

Impact Candreva led his side in crosses during the match, while taking three of their four corner kicks as well. The midfielder has seven goals and eight assists in the season. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Roma on Apr 3.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PK in Juventus clash Candreva took three shots (two on target), sent in 21 crosses (seven crosses), created four scoring chances and missed a penalty kick in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Candreva filled the stat-sheet as he paced his team in chances and crosses, registering a new season high for deliveries, but marred an otherwise great performance by getting denied by Wojciech Szczesny from the penalty spot. He is second in the hierarchy behind Fabio Quagliarella, and it is possible that Francesco Caputo will jump him after this error. He has tallied one goal, three assists, 11 chances and 44 crosses in the last five games. Sampdoria will face Venezia away next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A

AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable Empoli

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires in nine crosses Candreva had one shot (off target), nine crosses, three interceptions, one foul, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-1 loss to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact In an attempt to bring his side up to the level, Candreva tried his best to find the net one more time. Though he didn't have any success against Udinese, the midfielder is an aggressive crosser and may get lucky against Juventus.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Udinese Candreva completed his one-match disqualification in Monday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Candreva was sorely missed in this one as he sat out because of yellow-card accumulation. He will reprise his mammoth role in the midfield in Saturday's away game against Udinese. He has tallied seven goals, eight assists, 58 shots and 64 chances in 25 games thus far.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in victory Candreva had one assist, two shots (both off target), five crosses, four tackles, three fouls, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact Finding the right opportunity early, Candreva found Fabio Quagliarella in the 14th minute for the first goal of the match. This was the third assist in the forward's last three appearances, and his squad will need him to play will if they want any hope in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

New signings Vlahovic and Zakaria star for Juventus

Dušan Vlahović has made a dream debut for Juventus

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Lacks precision in Torino tilt Candreva took three shots (zero on target), sent in eight crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chances and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Torino.

Impact Candreva put up decent numbers on offense but was rather inaccurate both when shooting and crossing. He has hit a slump after a strong start of the season as he has not scored in the last seven matches. He has provided two assists, taken 17 shots, created 17 chances and sent in 51 crosses in such stretch. Sampdoria will visit Spezia next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligibile to face Torino Candreva will return in Saturday's home game against Torino.

Impact Candreva received a standard one-game ban despite a straight red card. He will replace youngster Riccardo Ciervo in the XI. He has tallied two assists, 14 shots, 18 chances and 53 crosses in the last six matches.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late against Cagliari Candreva sent in seven crosses (one accurate), took one off-target shot, drew two fouls and was expelled in the stoppage time in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Candreva had a rather forgettable performance compared to his standards and capped it off by punching an opponent in the chest while trying to get the ball on a throw-in to speed things up. There is an outside chance he gets a two-game ban for violent conduct. He will miss at least Sunday's away game versus Napoli, where Sampdoria will have to turn to youngsters Riccardo Ciervo and Gerard Yepes to replace him due to multiple absences.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses in draw Candreva delivered three crosses, took one shot off target, made one interception and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Candreva had a quiet offensive outing as he attempted one shot in 90 minutes. The midfielder, however, has registered one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing 10 shots, six chances created and 17 crosses thanks to his role on set pieces.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Contributes to goal again Candreva logged one assist during a 3-1 loss Sunday against Fiorentina.

Impact Candreva contributed to at least one goal during each of Sampdoria's last three games across the 2021-22 Serie A. He has six goals and four assists among 15 league appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Candreva scored a goal off four shots (one on target), made an assist, created three chances, sent in 12 crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (both won) and drew four fouls dur...

Impact Candreva was arguably the best men on the pitch here, scoring for the second consecutive match right after halftime and then assisting Albin Ekdal's go-ahead goal in the 77th minute. The winger is enjoying a great start of season, with six goals and three assists over 14 starts so far. He'll try to keep it up during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE