SAMPDORIA NEWS

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows four goals in Atalanta match Falcone had five saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and was beaten four times in Monday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Falcone was arguably the best performer for his team in this one, but that did not prevent the romp as the defense was completely overwhelmed. He has conceded nine goals, made 37 saves and kept two clean sheets in eight appearances. Sampdoria will face Udinese away Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russia player doesn't celebrate after scoring for Atalanta

Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk held his head down and didn’t celebrate after scoring the final goal in Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Sampdoria in Serie A

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sensi - Will play Monday Sensi (thigh) will be in the starting XI to face Atalanta on Monday.

Impact Sensi will be making just his fourth start of the season, though he had featured in back-to-back games before sustaining his thigh injury. While the attacking midfielder certainly started the year as a bench option with Inter Milan, it does seem as though he's set for a regular starting role with his new club, which makes him a decent mid-range fantasy target.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atalanta, Granada looking to end miserable streaks

Atalanta is looking to end a miserable run of results and reignite its bid for another top-four finish in Serie A when it hosts relegation-threatened Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sensi - Available against Atalanta Sensi (illness/thigh) has been called up for Monday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Sensi missed the previous game because of an illness, but also battled some thigh soreness earlier in the week. He has been able to shake it off and might start in the midfield given Antonio Candreva's suspension, with Abdelhamid Sabiri getting the nod again as a no.10. Tomas Rincon will also be an option for a sturdier look. He has scored once and tallied two shots, four chances and six tackles in two matches with Sampdoria.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Will be option against Atalanta Yoshida (thigh) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list for Monday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Yoshida could make his return after sitting out six matches because of a thigh strain. He has been training fully for a while, therefore he has some chances to start right away, although Alex Ferrari and Giangiacomo Magnani have been solid in relief. He was the top option before getting hurt. He has posted two goals, 15 tackles, 26 interceptions and 59 clearances in 18 appearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Giovinco - Called up for Atalanta match Giovinco (calf) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Atalanta Monday.

Impact Giovinco will be available to make his debut with Sampdoria Monday after being sidelined by a calf issue and lack of conditioning shortly after joining. He is set to start off as a bench option, while Francesco Caputo and Fabio Quagliarelle sit atop the depth chart.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Albin Ekdal - Plays strong defense Ekdal had four interceptions, one tackle, one foul and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact While offense is vital in a victory, defense is what ensures that the opposition can't come back against you. Ekdal made sure to cause enough disruption against Empoli that they were unable to mount a successful comeback. Hopefully he can be an even bigger menace against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Murru - 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

Bartosz Bereszynski - Finds teammate for assist Bereszynski had one assist, one cross, two blocks, one foul, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-0 win over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact After going up early against Empoli, Bereszynski found Fabio Quagliarella for his second goal of the match. While typically not an offensive threat, it is likely that the defender will be focused more on his duties at the other end of the pitch in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Logs assist in victory Candreva had one assist, two shots (both off target), five crosses, four tackles, three fouls, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact Finding the right opportunity early, Candreva found Fabio Quagliarella in the 14th minute for the first goal of the match. This was the third assist in the forward's last three appearances, and his squad will need him to play will if they want any hope in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - 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

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes two saves to keep clean sheet Falcone had two saves and conceded no goals in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.

Impact Though Empoli tried to come back, Falcone was there to fend off any attempt to do so. This was the keeper's second clean sheet of the season, and he is unlikely to do it again in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Late scratch for Empoli game Sensi will miss Saturday's match versus Empoli due to a stomach bug, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Sensi came down with an illness during the night and will be unavailable for this one. Abdelhamid Sabiri would be his natural replacement, but the coach could also opt to change the scheme and insert fullback Andrea COnti.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Giovinco - Stays on mend Giovinco (calf/conditioning) was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Giovinco will skip the second straight game since joining due to a sore calf and lack of conditioning. Sampdoria started just one striker last week, Francesco Caputo, but Fabio Quagliarella and Vladyslav Supryaha are available in case the coach wanted to go back to using two forwards.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Remains out for Empoli game Askildsen will miss Saturday's match versus Empoli due to knee soreness, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Askildsen will sit out the second consecutive match due to the ailment. Ronaldo Vieira will again have better chances to see minutes behind the starter with Askildsen on the mend.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omar Colley - Wins four tackles against Milan Colley had three interceptions and three clearances and won four of four tackles and four duels in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Colley had an outstanding display while trying to guard multiple premiere attackers, even though his side gave up one goal. He has logged 36 tackles, 64 interceptions, 87 clearances and ten blocks in 20 appearances, with three clean sheets. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Decent in Milan clash Bereszynski created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and had two interceptions in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Bereszynski did not look great on the lone goal of the game, as he let Rafael Leao slip past him too easily, but he managed to atone and pick up numbers in both phases. He has posted 11 crosses, eight tackles and six interceptions in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Rincon - Works hard in Milan game Rincon had three interceptions, won two of two tackles and six duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Rincon stayed in the XI even though Albin Ekdal was available for this one, and he aided the defense by bringing the hustle in the midfield. The two veterans will continue to be in contention going forward, but neither represents an enticing fantasy asset. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Invisible against Milan Caputo took one off-target shot, had one successful take-on and won one duel in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Caputo never managed to break his chains in this one and Sampdoria mustered very little offense as a whole against a mighty defense. He has scored twice and logged ten shots and three chances in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - 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

Stefano Sensi - Draws three fouls against Milan Sensi won two of three tackles, drew three fouls, won seven duels and was dispossessed three times in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Sensi could not replicate his excellent debut as the Milan defenders held him in check and he had to participate more in the defensive phase. He picked up some stats on the fringes, though. He had scored last week, adding two shots and four chances. Sampdoria will host Empoli Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE