SAMPDORIA NEWS

Nicola Murru - 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

Fabio Quagliarella - 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

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Creates two chances as sub Sabiri registered one shot on target, two chances created, one accurate cross and a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 loss at Empoli.

Impact Sabiri subbed on in the second half and was active on offense, but they couldn't earn even one point on the road. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card in Serie A play so far. He was a starter in the first part of the season and will now look to reclaim his spot in the next games.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Takes four shots in loss Gabbiadini took four shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, made two tackles (both won) and picked up a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 loss at Empoli.

Impact Gabbiadini had a decent outing, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder took the second-most shots for his side during the 90 minutes. He also received his third yellow card so far.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Takes five shots in loss Djuricic took five shots (two on target), created five chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (one won), one clearance and one block and picked up a yellow...

Impact Djuricic had a good outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss on the road. The midfielder led his side in both shots and chances created during the match. He also received his sixth yellow card of the season in the proccess.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Makes four saves in loss Audero made four saves and picked up a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 loss at Empoli.

Impact Audero had a good outing, but conceded once in the second half as they ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets in 18 starts in the season. He will look to bounce back against Udinese on Sunday.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Rincon - Completes suspension Rincon served his one-game ban in Monday's 0-1 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Rincon was forced to miss one game after getting red-carded last week. He'll be back in the XI for Sunday's game versus Udinese, replacing either Valerio Verre or Filip Djuricic. He has posted five chances created, six crosses (three accurate), 11 tackles (five won), and five interceptions in the last four matches.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Empoli beats struggling Sampdoria 1-0 after late drama

Empoli has boosted its chances of avoiding getting dragged into a relegation scrap with a 1-0 win over struggling Sampdoria after late drama at Stadio Carlo Castellani

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Elche still chasing 1st win of season in Spain

Last-place Elche will continue the quest to win its first Spanish league game of the season at second-to-last Cádiz

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicola Murru - 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

Martin Turk - Moves to Sampdoria Turk has joined Sampdoria on loan from Parma, the teams announced.

Impact Turk was playing in Serie C at Reggiana before Sampdoria scooped him. He'll replace Nikita Contini as Emil Audero's deputy.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma, Fiorentina through to Italian Cup quarterfinals

Substitute Paulo Dybala scored to send Roma into the Italian Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over second-division Genoa on Thursday

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omar Colley - Returns in Coppa Italia Colley (illness) got the nod in Thursday's cup fixture versus Fiorentina.

Impact Colley shook off the illness that cost him a pair of matches and was able to play after logging a few full practices. He's set to supplant either Jeison Murillo or Bruno Amione going forward. He has recorded ten tackles, 18 interceptions, 51 clearances, and three blocks in 13 appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdelhamid Sabiri - Starts in cup game Sabiri (COVID/thigh) got the nod in Thursday's Coppa Italia game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sabiri worked his way back after missing the last two matches due to a pair of issues. He started up front in lieu of Sam Lammers midweek. He'll compete also with Filip Djuricic going forward. He has scored once and added 24 shots (seven on target), 11 chances created, and 44 crosses (eight accurate) in 11 appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea at Fulham, Barca-Betis semifinal

Struggling Chelsea makes the short journey to London rival Fulham on Thursday, desperately in need of a morale-boosting win in the Premier League

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harry Winks - Unused against Napoli Winks (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Winks was called up for the first time in the campaign, but the coach turned to youngsters in the midfield when he needed help late in the game, so he might not be ready for many minutes after being sidelined for months by an ankle injury. He'll have a full week of practice to get ready for the next game, where he could start seeing some action. He notched one assist, 26 crosses (eight accurate), 15 tackels, and 16 interceptions in 19 appearances (nine starts) with Tottenham last season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Amione - Clears suspension Amione will be eligible for next Monday's match versus Empoli after sitting one game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Amione will probably return to the XI as the coach had to adapt Nicola Murru in the role in the past game. He has recorded one assist, five tackles two won), nine interceptions, and 11 clearances in the last six appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bram Nuytinck - Puts up numbers in Napoli clash Nuytinck won eight duels and five of six tackles and had ten clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Nuytinck had his busiest showing of the season despite the loss, and the recent move to Sampdoria allowed him to resume being a regular after falling out of favor at Udinese. He has tallied seven tackles (11 won), 14 clearances, and two blocks in two matches since transferring.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Murru - 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

Mehdi Leris - Wins eight duels in Napoli clash Leris won eight duels, drew three fouls, created one scoring chance, and had two interceptions in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Leris did a little bit of everything in this one and has been a regular and fairly decent in the past few months, but he could cede minutes to recently acquired youngster Alessandro Zanoli going forward. He has notched one assist, seven chances created, 27 crosses (one accurate), and 32 tackles in 15 appearances (12 starts).

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Produces in Napoli clash Augello won two of two tackles, logged three clearances, and had three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Augello stayed relatively hot after scoring in the past game, pacing his team in both crosses and key passes. He had a slow start to the season, but he rounded into shape following the coaching change. He has posted two shots (one on target), eight chances created, 30 crosses (nine accurate), and three tackles (all won) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valerio Verre - Creates two chances versus Napoli Verre drew one foul and generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 loss against Napoli.

Impact Verre stayed in the lineup even if Filip Djuricic was available and turned in a respectable effort. He appears to have earned the trust of the coach and should continue seeing consistent minutes. He has logged five shots (two on target), seven chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last four appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Passable versus Napoli Gabbiadini had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), one chance created, and one corner in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gabbiadini didn't put up impressive numbers, but he contributed across the board on offense in a challenging match-up. He has scored once and added 12 shots (five on target), two key passes, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches. Sampdoria will visit Empoli next Monday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lammers - Fires three shots in Napoli clash Lammers won three duels and had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Lammers quickly won the starting job after transferring from Empoli, via Atalanta, and will be hoping the increased minutes will lead to better production, as he has scored just once this season. He has posted four off-target shots and two chances created in the two matches after the switch.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Saves PK and allows two goals in Napoli clash Audero recorded six saves, saved a penalty kick, and conceded two goals in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Audero stopped his second PK attempt of the season, and the fifth in the past three years, by denying Hirving Lozano. However, Napoli still managed to hit the net twice, with Victor Osimhen on a point-blank effort and Elijf Elmas from the penalty spot. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in six matches, where he has given up 12 goals and made 19 saves. Sampdoria will visit Empoli next Monday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE