Impact Torregrossa is having some trouble shaking off a calf injury and will sit out the fourth game in a row. Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella and Manolo Gabbiadini will continue to lead the Sampdoria attack.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
SAMPDORIA 4-4-6 · 12TH IN SERIE B
4-4-6 · 12TH IN SERIE B
Next Match vs US Catanzaro (H) · Sat 2:00PM
Ernesto Torregrossa - Remains sidelined Torregrossa (calf) has not re-joined the group in practice and will stay out for Sunday's match versus Lazio, Sampdoria informs.
Fabio Depaoli - Set to return against Lazio Depaoli (thigh) returned to full practice following the Fiorentina match and will be available versus Lazio, Sampdoria informed.
Impact Depaoli has been able to log a few full training sessions in a row and will resume being an option after two matches on the shelf with an ailment. He has featured just five times so far (one start), posting three crosses, three tackles and one interception. He will continue to be a backup option on the right flank.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manolo Gabbiadini - Finally scores goal during start Gabbiadini scored one goal during a 3-1 loss Sunday against Fiorentina.
Impact Gabbiadini logged his first goal of the 2021-22 Serie A. He logged five starts across Sampdoria's last eight league games. However, Fabio Quagliarella remains the favored striker and should continue starting in place of Gabbiadini -- who has not been promising scoring-wise.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Candreva - Contributes to goal again Candreva logged one assist during a 3-1 loss Sunday against Fiorentina.
Impact Candreva contributed to at least one goal during each of Sampdoria's last three games across the 2021-22 Serie A. He has six goals and four assists among 15 league appearances.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Concedes three goals Audero conceded three goals during a 3-1 loss Sunday against Fiorentina.
Impact Audero conceded three or more goals during seven of the Sampdoria team's last 11 Serie A games. He will try to begin redeeming himself during its next matchup Sunday versus Lazio.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ferrari - Decent versus Fiorentina Ferrari (wrist) had two interceptions, three clearances and two blocks and won one tackle in Tuesday's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Ferrari stayed in the lineup despite a recent injury and did okay considering the result. He appears to have overtaken Maya Yoshida in the pecking order, plus Omar Colley is suspended for Sunday's home game against Lazio. He has tallied four tackles, six interceptions and seven clearances in four matches (three starts).
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Colley - Suspended for Lazio match Colley won four of six tackles, had five interceptions and three clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Tuesday's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Colley had one of his busiest performances of the season while going against Dusan Vlahovic and will have to sit one game due to yellow card accumulation. Either Maya Yoshida or Julian Chabot will fill in for him in the back against Lazio at home Sunday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Available versus Lazio Ekdal will be eligible to face Lazio Sunday following a one-game suspension.
Impact Ekdal had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. He will replace either Adrien Silva or Valerio Verre in the XI. He has logged one goal, seven shots, 20 tackles and ten interceptions in 11 matches.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ferrari - Starting Tuesday Ferrari (wrist) will feature in the starting XI versus Fiorentina on Tuesday.
Impact Ferrari will make his third straight start for the club after being an unused substitute in 11 of the first 13 contests. The central defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of clearances and interceptions, of which he has three and four, respectively, in his previous two outings.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ferrari - Should be fine for Fiorentina match Ferrari (wrist) was able to practice fully Monday and is expected to be an option for Tuesday's game against Fiorentina, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Ferrari subbed off in the first half of the Verona game after injuring his wrist, but he has avoided fractures and therefore the injury should not cost him time. He has started in the past two games as Maya Yoshida was not 100 percent. The two will again be in contention Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Depaoli - Stays out for Fiorentina game Depaoli (thigh) will remain unavailable for Tuesday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Depaoli will skip the second game in a row due to thigh muscle fatigue, leaving Sampdoria again short-handed on the flanks since Mohammed Ihattaren and Mikkel Damsgaard are also out. Antonio Candreva and Valerio Verre will continue to have a primary role.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Makes three saves in win Audero made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona.
Impact Audero couldn't do much to stop Adrien Tameze's shot that gave the opposition a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute, but then made a couple of nice saves that helped his side to leave the pitch with all three points in play. After a rough stretch during the last two months, the goalkeeper made six saves and conceded just one goal over the last two starts. He'll try to keep it up during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Colley - Makes six interceptions in win Colley made three clearances, six interceptions and one block during Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona.
Impact Colley had another brilliant performance at the heart of the defense, leading all players in interceptions and keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire match. The centre back is on fire recently, with 14 clearances and 16 interceptions over his last three starts. He'll be in very high demand during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina and Dusan Vlahovic.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Murru - 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
Francesco Caputo - Provides assist in win Caputo made an assist, had one shot on goal, created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona.
Impact Caputo didn't have a lot of chances to score, but still made an impact, beautifully using his chest to assist Antonio Candreva for the goal that drew things level at 1-1 in the 51st minute. The striker has three goals and three assists over 14 appearances (12 starts) this season and will try to find the back of the net once again during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Candreva - Scores, assists in win Candreva scored a goal off four shots (one on target), made an assist, created three chances, sent in 12 crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (both won) and drew four fouls dur...
Impact Candreva was arguably the best men on the pitch here, scoring for the second consecutive match right after halftime and then assisting Albin Ekdal's go-ahead goal in the 77th minute. The winger is enjoying a great start of season, with six goals and three assists over 14 starts so far. He'll try to keep it up during Tuesday's visit to Fiorentina.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Scores versus Verona Ekdal took three shots, won four of five tackles, had three interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation...
Impact Ekdal finished off the opponents with a header, capping off a busy performance. However, he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will miss Tuesday's road game versus Fiorentina. Adrien Silva will likely take his place in the XI, with Kristoffer Askildsen as the top backup in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ferrari - Forced off early against Verona Ferrari won one tackle and had one interception, one clearance and one block in 35 minutes before subbing off at the 35th minute in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona due to an apparent...
Impact Ferrari fell awkwardly after a header and could not continue. He had drawn the second start in a row in this one as Maya Yoshida was not 100 percent, but the teammate was fit enough to replace him. He is headed for some tests. Sampdoria will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Depaoli - Ruled out for Verona match Depaoli will miss Saturday's game versus Verona due to muscle fatigue, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Depaoli picked up the ailment while warming up in the previous game and has been limited in practice afterward. Sampdoria will be thin on the flanks behind Antonio Candreva since Mikkel Damsgaard and Mohamed Ihattare remains out. Riccardo Ciervo will be the only pure alternative.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Maya Yoshida - Set to return against Verona Yoshida (knee) has practiced fully in recent days and was not mentioned among the injured players by coach Roberto D'Aversa.
Impact Yoshida sat out the previous game due to a bruise he picked up with Japan, but the problem was not major. He will most likely replace Alex Ferrari in the back, reforming the starting duo with Omar Colley. He has posted two goals, 11 tackles, 18 interceptions and 32 clearances in 12 matches, with two clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ernesto Torregrossa - Out for Verona match Torregrossa (undisclosed) will skip Saturday's game versus Verona, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Torregrossa will miss the second game in a row due to an undisclosed injury. Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella and Manolo Gabbiadini remain the top forwards for Sampdoria.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Caputo - Takes three shots in win Caputo took three shots (two on target), created three chances, delivered one cross and made one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.
Impact Caputo was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats including three shots and three chances created. The striker has registered three goals and two assists in 13 appearances this season. He will look to make it on the scoresheet Saturday versus Verona.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Quagliarella - 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
Antonio Candreva - Scores in win Candreva scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered 10 crosses, made two interceptions and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.
Impact Candreva had a great offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now scored twice in his last five appearances, along with racking up eight shots, nine chances created and 41 crosses thanks to his role on set pieces.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Keeps clean sheet in win Audero made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.
Impact Audero had a great outing as he made three important saves to help his side take home all three points and keep a clean sheet. This was the keeper's first clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing nine saves and allowing five goals in the same time span.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
