FABIO QUAGLIARELLA NEWS

Leader AC Milan drops points after 2-2 draw at Salernitana

Italian league leader AC Milan dropped crucial points in the title race after drawing 2-2 at last-place Salernitana

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice against Empoli Quagliarella had two goals on three shots (one off target), two fouls and created two chances in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact Putting his stamp on this match early, Quagliarella scored his first goal in the 14th minute and his second one in the 29th. These were the forward's second and third goals of the season, following a drought of 14 appearances. So it is unlikely that he will be able to score again in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot against Milan Quagliarella (calf) took one off-target shot and had five passes in 17 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Quagliarella returned from a calf injury, but he saw too little playing time to make an impact. He figures to be in better shape ahead of Saturday's home game against Empoli. He is the top candidate to fill in for the injured Manolo Gabbiadini, but he has had a rather underwhelming season so far.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Milan Quagliarella (calf) will begin on the bench in Sunday's match against Milan.

Impact Quagliarella is available after sitting out due to a calf problem, but the coach elected not to start him and go with a more defensive look with just Francesco Caputo and Stefano Sensi up front, and one more defender. If he enters in the second half, Quagliarella will be looking to snap out of a lengthy scoring slump.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Milan Quagliarella (calf) is feeling better and has been practicing fully in the last few days, coach Marco Giampaolo informed.

Impact Quagliarella missed the last two matches with a lingering calf problem, but he might start right away since Sampdoria lost Manolo Gabbiadini and Sebastian Giovinco and Vladyslav Supryaha joined the club only recently. He has logged six shots, four chances and three crosses in the last five appearances. He has not scored since early October.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out versus Sassuolo Quagliarella (calf) did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Quagliarela will stay sidelined through the break because of a calf problem. Newcomer Vladyslav Supryaha will back up the usual starters Francesco Caputo and Manolo Gabbiadini Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Spezia game Quagliarella did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Spezia Sunday due to a lingering calf issue.

Impact Quagliarella logged a few minutes last week, but his calf flared up again afterward and has not allowed him to practice fully in the lead-up of the game. Ernesto Torregrossa will back up Francesco Caputo and Manolo Gabbiadini in this one.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes late cameo in Torino game Quagliarella (calf) took one off-target shot, drew one foul and won two duels in 12 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Torino.

Impact Quagliarella saw limited playing time also because of a calf ailment, but he still almost leveled the game with a point-blank header, which ended just wide. He has scored just once in the season, back in early October. He has recorded five shots and four chances in the last five games (one start). Sampdoria will visit Spezia next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Torino game Quagliarella has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Torino Sunday, but he was limited by a calf problem late in the week, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Quagliarella could still be an option, but he is a longshot to start over Francesco Caputo. He has gotten the nod in just of the last six matches, coming off the bench in the other four. He has tallied six shots and six chances in such stretch.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple categories Quagliarella took four shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Quagliarella was held off the scoresheet as Sampdoria were blanked by Napoli on Sunday. The forward finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the defeat.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Provides assist versus Salernitana Quagliarella provided one assist, took four shots (one on target), created two chances, delivered one cross and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Quagliarella had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side earn all three points. The striker has now registered one goal and three assists in 12 appearances this season. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started twice in the last five games. He will push to be confirmed in the starting XI Saturday versus Verona after a positive offensive performance.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists goal in draw Quagliarella took six shots (one on target), provided an assist and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Udinese.

Impact Quagliarella scored his first goal this season from the penalty spot after Francesco Caputo had been brought down in the box. He also assisted Antonio Condreva's 69th minute goal. It's his second assist this term. He has struggled to produce this campaign but will hope this performance is a sign of things to come against Cagliari on October 17.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again versus Juventus Quagliarella created one scoring chance, had one successful take-on, won three duels and took one shot on target in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Quagliarella has picked up an assist, but he is still scoreless after six rounds, which is unprecedented for him, and he has put up great numbers thus far. He has recorded ten shots, four chances created and three crosses in six games. Sampdoria will face Udinese at home Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp

Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles versus Napoli Quagliarella took one off-target show and was dispossessed twice in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Quagliarella did not get many opportunities to do damage as Napoli severely outplayed Sampdoria. He is still searching for his first goal, while he picked up an assist in the midweek round. He has registered nine shots, three chances created and three crosses. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win Quagliarella provided one assist, took three shots off target, created two chances, delivered one cross and committed one foul in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Quagliarella had a positive offensive outing Sunday as he provided his first assist of the season to help his side earn all three points. The striker has yet to score in four appearances, but he has managed to rack up eight shots, three chances created and three crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

MATCHDAY: Ibrahimovic returns; Griezmann back at Atlético

Leeds and Liverpool have their Brazilian players available for their English Premier League match at Elland Road after doubts about their availability for being blocked from travel...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misfires against Milan Quagliarella took three shots (zero on target), drew two fouls, won one duel and sent in one inaccurate cross in Monday's 1-0 win over Milan.

Impact Quagliarella did not have his best performance in the opener even though he paced his side for shots. He will look for his first goal in Sunday's away game versus Sassuolo. He hit the net 13 times in the past campaign.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Sampdoria Quagliarella has agreed to a one-year extension with Sampdoria, the club announced.

Impact Quagliarella was on an expiring contract but decide to continue with the team that has been his home since 2016. The 38-year-old striker was still productive in 2020/21, tallying 13 goals and one assist in 33 games (25 starts).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Quagliarella scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) in a 3-0 win Saturday versus Parma.

Impact Quagliarella has scored in back-to-back games. The forward will finish this campaign with 13 goals, an improvement of his goal tally he recorded last season (11). Quagliarella showed no major decline at 38 years old.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parma loses 3-0 at Sampdoria, finishes bottom of Serie A

Parma has finished bottom of Serie A after losing 3-0 at Sampdoria in the final round in what was home coach Claudio Ranieri’s last match in charge

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS