Napoli beats Sampdoria to stretch league lead as Milan draws
Napoli has bounced back from its first league defeat of the season to beat 10-man Sampdoria 2-0 and extend its lead at the top of Serie AJANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAMPDORIA 4-4-6 · 12TH IN SERIE B
4-4-6 · 12TH IN SERIE B
Tomas Rincon - Sent off against Napoli Rincon received a straight red card in the 39th minute of Sunday's defeat against Napoli following a foul on Victor Osimhen. He made two interceptions in the match before going off...
Impact Rincon will be suspended at least for the Jan. 16 clash against Empoli and possibly for longer if Serie A deems it necessary. He has started 15 of Sampdoria's 17 matches this season in midfield, but Abdelhamid Sabiri (illness), Valerio Verre and Ronaldo Vieira are options to replace him while he's suspended, as is Harry Winks if he's fit enough coming off an ankle injury.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Man City-Chelsea again this week in FA Cup
Manchester City and Chelsea meet for the second time in less than 72 hours, this time in the FA CupJANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harry Winks - Called up for Napoli bout Winks (ankle) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.
Impact Winks is available for the first time in the season following an ankle injury, which he tried to rehab for a couple of months before having surgery. He'll be eased into action given the circumstances, but he's poised to unseat Ronaldo Vieira and Gonzalo Villar once he'll be in decent enough shape.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Abdelhamid Sabiri - Will not return versus Napoli Sabiri (COVID/thigh) hasn't been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Saturday.
Impact Sabiri needs more time to round back into shape after going to distance with Morocco in the World Cup and a pair of physical problems. Filip Djuricic is available following a suspension and should get the nod as no.10, even though Valerio Verre was solid in the previous match.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Colley - Ruled out for Napoli tilt Colley (flu) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game against Napoli, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Colley will skip the second consecutive contest because of an illness. With Bruno Amione suspended and Bartosz Bereszynski no longer with the team, Nicola Murru and newcomer Alessandro Zanioli will be candidates to start in the back three.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Zanoli - Moves to Sampdoria on loan Zanoli has joined Sampdoria on loan from Napoli for the remainder of the season.
Impact Zanoli moves to Sampdoria after making just one appearance in the league for Napoli. Zanoli may or may not see an uptick in minutes, but provides Sampdoria with depth at right back.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Vialli, former Italy striker, dies at 58
Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has diedJANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filip Djuricic - Eligible for Napoli clash Djuricic completed his one-game suspension in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Djuricic will be an option for Sunday's home game versus Napoli, and will probably get the nod over Valerio Verre in the hole, although the coach has used multiple formations. He has scored twice and added eight shots (four on target), 21 chances created, and 20 crosses (nine accurate) in 15 appearances (13 starts).
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A Wonderful Overhead Kick By Gabbiadini | Top Moment | Sassuolo-Sampdoria | Serie A 2022/23
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Bram Nuytinck - Productive in first appearance Nuytinck recorded five tackles (two won), four clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo.
Impact Nuytinck made a wonderful impression on his first start with Sampdoria. In six appearances with Udinese, he totaled seven tackles (four won), six blocks and five interceptions. The Dutchman is exactly what is needed to improve defensive performance in the backline, with the team conceding 15 goals in the last 10 matches.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bruno Amione - First assist with Sampdoria Amione assisted once to go with five clearances and two blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute, his fifth of the...
Impact Amione got on the scoresheet for the first time since joining Sampdoria in October when he found Manolo Gabbiadini to help give the team the lead on Wednesday. The young Argentinian has been a great addition to Sampdoria's back line with a total of nine interceptions and 11 clearances in his first six games. If Omar Colley (illness) remains unavailable, Bram Nuytinck, Bartosz Bereszynski, and Jeison Murillo will form the back three against Napoli Sunday.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Augello - Scores rare goal Augello scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.
Impact Augello recorded a rare goal with a brilliant left-footed shot that ended up being the game-winner for Sampdoria. He has only scored one goal each in the last three seasons. The 28-year-old is a better ball distributor with an average of 3.9 crosses per match with 27 in the last four games.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manolo Gabbiadini - Scores first goal since August Gabbiadini scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), five clearances, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Gabbiadini got the start on Wednesday and scored his first goal in five months. Usually a bench player, the 31-year-old has only gotten seven starts in 14 appearances with a total of two goals and an assist thus far. With the departure of Francesco Caputo, look for the Italian forward to get more starts for Sampdoria with the voided forward position.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Concedes one in win Audero recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.
Impact Audero broke his streak of allowing multiple goals in a match by letting in just one on Wednesday. Prior to today, he had conceded nine in four games with 10 saves. The 25-year-old has struggled all season with allowing at least a goal a contest, with just two clean sheets thus far. He will face a tough opponent on Sunday with a visit from first-place Napoli, who have scored 12 goals in the last six matches.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Abdelhamid Sabiri - Will skip Sassuolo game Sabiri (COVID/thigh) will miss Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Sabiri has cleared the protocol, but he barely practiced since the World Cup, and the game comes too early before the game. He was also nursing a gluteus problem before the World Cup, and he lamented that he hasn't fully healed in previous statements, so he's a question mark for the following matches as well. Valerio Verre, Gonzalo Villar, or Gerard Yepes will play in the hole in this one since Flip Djuricic is suspended.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel De Luca - Needs more time De Luca (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo, Sampdoria announced.
Impact De Luca has been improving, but he's not quite ready to play yet. He'll return to a limited role once healthy.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Colley - Will miss Sassuolo game Colley will skip Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo due to the flu, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Colley came down with an illness early in the week and won't be an option for this one. Newcomer Bram Nuytinck could be thrust into the lineup right away, or the coach could turn to Bartosz Bereszysnki, Bruno Amione, and Jeison Murillo.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ignacio Pussetto - Starts improving Pussetto (knee) logged a limited training session Monday, Sampdoria inform.
Impact Pussetto spent most of the break away from the team to nurse a knee injury, but he re-joined it late. While he's not ready yet, he's trending in the right direction and should be back in the next few weeks.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Conti - Will miss more time Conti has been limited to rehab work after undergoing some tests on his knee, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Conti got in some limited sessions while the team was in Turkey, but he might have experienced a setback, as he headed back to Italy in advance for some exams and could not practice in any capacity afterward. He has appeared just once this season and he doesn't have a timetable to return.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Abdelhamid Sabiri - Returns to practice Sabiri (COVID) trained on the side Monday, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Sabiri was allowed to leave Germany after turning negative and trained for the first time since the World Cup. The coach will assess whether to call him for Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo in the final session.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bram Nuytinck - Moves to Sampdoria Nuytinck has joined Sampdoria on a permanent deal, Udinese announced.
Impact Nuytinck fell out of favor in the last season of a half at Udinese, partly due to injury. He should get the opportunity to be a regular at his new club, which just parted ways with Alex Ferrari. He has notched seven tackels, five interceptions, 21 clearances, and six blocks in six appearances (three starts) this season.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Lammers - Moving on loan to Sampdoria Lammers has joined Sampdoria on loan after spending the first half of the season on loan at Empoli.
Impact Lammers moves to Sampdoria for the remainder of the season, on loan from Atalanta. The forward has scored just once and provided an assist in 14 appearances with Empoli.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Harry Winks - Improving but needs more time Winks is expected to practice fully next week and could return on the pitch in late January or early February, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Winks has missed the entire first half of the season due to an ankle injury, and he eventually got surgery in early November. He's healthier, but it'll be a while before he's ready to play. Tomas Rincon, Ronaldo Vieira, and Gonzalo Villar will remain the top options in the midfield until he's 100 percent.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Abdelhamid Sabiri - Out with COVID Sabiri has yet to return to Italy following the World Cup as he's isolating in Germany because he contracted COVID-19, Sky reports.
Impact Sabiri has a few days to clear the protocol, but the extended absence from practice makes it likely that he'll miss a couple of games given the short turnarounds. Mehdi Leris and Valerio Verre got more run when he missed time in early November.
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