FABIO QUAGLIARELLA NEWS

Fires two shots in season finale Quagliarella took to off-target shots and had 15 passes in 88 minutes in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Quagliarella didn't leave his mark in the last game of the season and got regular minutes only after his team was mathematically relegated, also due to a few injuries. He's expected to keep playing. He has scored and assisted once and added 36 shots (six on target) and seven chances created.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Sassuolo Quagliarella had five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created and drew one foul in Friday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Quagliarella led his team in shots but couldn't find the mark in any of them. He left a little early as he was seemingly cramping up and to get a standing ovation from the home crowd, as he and the team face an uncertain future. He has scored and assisted once in the last four games, adding 14 shots (one on target) and four chances created.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Milan clash Quagliarella scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 1-5 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Quagliarella equalized the game with a pretty first-touch finish from close range, but it eventually turned out to be just a consolation goal. It's his first in 2022/2023, and he has now managed to score in 18 straight seasons. He has posted one assist, nine shots (one on target), three key passes, and five crosses (one accurate) in the last three games.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Empoli Quagliarella assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Quagliarella drew his second start in a row, even even though he lacked touch while finishing, he put up decent numbers and found Alessandro Zanoli with a quality cross for his first assist of the season. He has tallied eight shots (zero accurate), two chances created, five crosses (one accurate), and four clearances in his last four appearances.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces in Udinese match Quagliarella drew three fouls, won three duels, and had three shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-2 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Quagliarella drew his first start since September in this one and had an okay showing, although he missed the mark in all his attempts. He could get further chances to play as his career might draw to a close this season. He has posted five shots (zero on target), one key pass, and three inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in Salernitana match Quagliarella (illness) drew one foul, created one scoring chance, and fired one off-target shot in 29 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 tie with Salernitana.

Impact Quagliarella saw decent playing time after a stomach, but his numbers weren't much better than usual, as he's relegated to a limited role at this point. He has logged three attempts (zero on target) and one key passes in his last five appearances.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Salernitana Quagliarella (illness) will be available Sunday versus Salernitana, Primo Canale informs.

Impact Quagliarella will return to the squad list after battling a stomach bug last week and might draw a rare starter since Manolo Gabbiadini is suspended and Sam Lammers (ankle) is hurt. He hasn't cracked the XI since September. He has registered two off-target shots in his last four appearances.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Quagliarella will miss Monday's match versus Lazio due to a stomach bug, Sampdoria relayed.

Impact Quagliarella came down with an illness late in the week and won't be an option for this one. Sam Lammers, Manolo Gabbiadini, Jese Rodriguez, and Manuel De Luca will be top offensive weapons Monday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes versus Udinese Quagliarella (knee) had two passes while subbing in late in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Udinese.

Impact Quagliarella returned early from a knee sprain, but he didn't get much action in his first appearance. He might continue to be used off the bench in the remainder of the season, as was the first case in the first half. He has yet to score or assist this season.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Udinese game Quagliarella (knee) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Quagliarella has recovered more quickly than expected from a knee sprain and will be a bench option a few days after returning to full training. He has yet to score this season, while he has notched 17 shots (five on target), two key passes, and seven crosses (one accurate) in 12 appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't need surgery Quagliarella took further tests in Italy, and he will be able to recover without going under the knife, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Quagliarella didn't suffer an ACL tear as initially feared and will return before the end of the season, Primo Canale informs. He ruptured one of the other ligaments, and he'll need two-to-three of months for it to heal, Gazzetta dello Sport relays. He has had a fairly limited role so far, and Sampdoria were already rumored to be tweaking their frontline before the news. Until they bring in reinforcements, Daniele Montevago, Manolo Gabbiadini, and Francesco Caputo will get more minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee issue Quagliarella (knee) departed Sampdoria's training camp with a ligament injury, the club announced.

Impact Quagliarella is set to undergo scans on the knee, but the best case scenario is still a relatively serious injury, the worst case scenario is his season is over. The forward has made 12 appearances, but just two starts, and has yet to get on the scoresheet during 323 minutes on the pitch. He will be extremely unlikely to play during a Jan. 04 clash with Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes one shot versus Torino Quagliarella had five passes, one off-target shot, and one inaccurate cross and drew one foul in 24 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Quagliarella made an uneventful brief bench appearance after a minor thigh problem. He has mostly been used as a sub so far this season, although new coach Dejan Stankovic is tinkering with the rotations, looking for a spark. He has recorded two shots (one on target), three inaccurate crosses and one tackle in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Fiorentina game Quagliarella has been named in the squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Quagliarella is good to go after missing one game due to a small injury. He has mostly featured off the bench so far. He has notched one shot on target, one chance created and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter clash Quagliarella will miss Saturday's game versus Inter due to a muscular problem, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Quagliarella picked up the injury late in the week and will be better assessed in the next few days. He has come off the bench in most of the matches so far, backing up and occasionally pairing up with Francesco Caputo. Ignacio Pussetto and Manolo Gabbiadini will absorb his minutes, but the scheme has been fluid since Dejan Stankovic took over a couple of weeks ago.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will keep playing Quagliarella has inked a one-year contract, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Quagliarella will keep it going for another campaign. While lost a step in 2021/2022, he was still pretty healthy and managed to play in 33 matches, although in a reduced role since Francesco Caputo became the main striker. He tallied four goals, three assists, 58 shots (12 on target) and 19 chances, coming off the bench on 14 occasions.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Inter clash Quagliarella did not play in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Quagliarella headed back to the bench and did not sub in despite scoring in the previous game, probably due to a minor physical problem. He stated that he plans to keep playing after the match. He notched four goals, three assists, 58 shots (12 on target) and 19 chances in 33 appearances (19 starts) in 2021/2022, putting up his worst numbers since he joined Sampdoria.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Quagliarella scored one goal on five shots (one on goal) in Monday's 4-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Quagliarella extended Sampdoria's lead by scoring a phenomenal goal in the 30th minute. However, the forward has been dropping in form after only recording four goals and three assists in 33 games. With the 2021 campaign coming to an end, expect Quagliarella's future to be in jeopardy as he recorded his worst season statistics since 2015.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires two shots against Bologna Quagliarella created one scoring chance, sent in one accurate cross, had two successful take-ons and took two shots (one on target) in 23 minutes in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Quagliarella tried to provide a spark off the bench, but it was not enough to will his team back into the game. He has been unseated by Abdelhamid Sabiri in the last few matches, although he has kept seeing decent minutes. He has not scored in two months. He has notched seven shots, one chance and five crosses in the last five appearances. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smothered by Juventus Quagliarella took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Quagliarella had very little success in this one and was pulled early to shake things up. He has scored two goals in the last four starts, adding eight shots, two chances and three crosses. Sampdoria will face Venezia away next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in return Quagliarella had two shots (both on goal), one interception, two fouls and sustained three fouls in the 2-1 loss to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Though he didn't miss any matches, Quagliarella came back from a calf injury. This appearance was quiet for the forward, but hopefully he will make more noise against Juventus.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Udinese Quagliarella (calf) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Udinese Saturday.

Impact Quagliarella subbed off in the previous game, but the move was likely only precautionary as he has not been limited in practice afterward. He has got chances to stay in the XI. He has scored twice and posted six shots and two chances in the last three appearances.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Atalanta game Quagliarella took two off-target shots, drew one foul, won two duels and was dispossessed four times in 45 minutes in Monday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta and subbed off at half-time due...

Impact Quagliarella struggled in the first half and did not re-emerge from the locker room. He has dealt with calf issues recently. He will likely take some tests ahead of Saturday's away game versus Udinese. He was replaced by Abdelhamid Sabiri in this one. Sebastian Giovinco and Vladyslav Supryaha would also be candidates to see minutes if Quagliarella was to miss time.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE