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Shown yellow in season finale Murru registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Impact Murru picked up a yellow card in Sunday's season finale, his third booking of the season. He also recorded one inaccurate cross, one tackle, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. Murru had a slow season this campaign, as he made his fewest starts since joining Serie A in 2016, and failed to keep a clean sheet for his third consecutive season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Udinese Murru had four tackles (two won), two clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 0-2 loss against Udinese.

Impact Murru drew the nod over Marios Oikonomou to replace the suspended Bruno Amione and was fine in the back, although his side gave up two goals. He hadn't played in five games. He has recorded five tackles (three won), five interceptions, and four clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Torino Murru didn't feature in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Murru returned after a brief absence, but he generally needs an injury to enter the XI. He'll back up Tommaso Augello and the center-backs from here on out.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Udinese Murru (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Murru quickly returns to the squad list after missing one game with an unspecified physical problem, and he'll likely begin as a sub since they don't have absences in the back and on the flanks. He has recorded one chance created, five crosses (one accurate), 11 tackles, and six clearances in seven appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli game Murru has been ruled out for Monday's match versus Empoli, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Murru has been unable to practice late in the week, and the coach stated that some players battled illnesses, although didn't specify whether that was the case for him. He got a spot start recently, but Sampdoria recovered some pieces in the back, as Omar Colley returned after dealing with the flu and Bruno Amione served his one-game suspension.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Napoli Murru won six duels and three of five tackles and had two clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Murru was unusually fielded in the back due to multiple absences, and, while he put up numbers, he also caused an early PK by stepping on an opponent. He'll likely head to the bench with Bruno Amione and Omar Colley returning in the next round and Tommaso Augello in a groove. He has recorded five crosses (one accurate), 11 tackles, and six clearances in seven appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in win Murru made a clearance, an interception and won two of three tackles in last weekend's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Murru made his first start of the season against Cremonese after missing a few games in August with a foot injury. Tommaso Augello remains the preferred option at left-back for Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature against Inter Murru was an unused sub in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Murru was supplanted by Tommaso Augello in the final month of the season after getting multiple starts earlier in 2022. He logged one goal, 23 crosses (seven accurate), 22 tackles and 16 clearances in 22 appearances (13 starts) this season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in Bologna game Murru sent in three crosses (all accurate), created one scoring chance, won four of four tackles and had three clearances in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Murru was effective on both ends despite the loss in this one. He has unseated Tommaso Augello after the coaching change. He has posted two chances, six crosses, seven tackles and nine clearances in the last seven appearances. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Murru served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Murru will be back for next Sunday's away game against Venezia and he has started consistently over Tommaso Augello lately, logging two chances, six crosses, three tackles and four clearances in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus game Murru sent in one accurate cross, had one clearance and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Murru drew the fifth start in a row, but he did not do much in this one. Tommaso Augello will return to the XI Saturday and figures to have higher offensive upside, although the new coach went with the teammate so far.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in three crosses Murru had three crosses, two tackles, one foul, created one chance, and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact While typically not an offensive weapon, Murru managed to make some noise on that end of the pitch against Empoli. The defender played one of his best matches of the season, and will need to come out with similar energy against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Murru scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Murru was brought in the 86th minute as part of a triple substitution to provide defensive support, but ended up making a huge contribution on the other end, scoring the goal that sealed the 3-1 win for Sampdoria after picking up a loose ball inside the opposition's box. This was the first career Serie A goal for the left back and he'll hope it helps him to get more playing time during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina.

NOVEMBER 28, 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

Returns to Sampdoria Murru is back at Sampdoria after a loan spell at Torino.

Impact Murru had limited playing time in the past season, registering five shots, 21 crosses, 17 clearances and 12 interceptions in 14 appearances (seven starts). He will either leave or stay as a backup under the new coach.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Benevento Murru (thigh) will miss Sunday's match against Benevento, Torino announced.

Impact Murru was called up for the deciding midweek bout, but he ended up on the stands as he has not recovered from a thigh strain. He closes his season with 21 crosses, 12 interceptions and 17 clearances in 14 appearances (seven starts). Cristian Ansaldi will play on the right flank versus Benevento.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Torino match Murru (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Lazio Tuesday.

Impact Murro has not resumed practice and was limited to some rehab work in the last few days, but the coach called up the whole team for this one. He is highly unlikely to be ready to play. Either Cristian Ansaldi or Ricardo Rodriguez will man the left flank Tuesday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna earns first win since November in Serie A

Bologna has ended its winless run by beating Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Bologna earns first win since November in Serie A