Impact Thorsby set up Francesco Caputo in the tenth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four interceptions led Sampdoria in the loss.
OCTOBER 27, 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
Morten Thorsby - Sets up opening goal Thorsby had an assist while creating two chances and making four interceptions during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Atalanta.
Antonio Candreva - Leader in crosses, chances created Candreva took an off target shot, crossed five times inaccurately and created three chances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Candreva was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Sampdoria on Wednesday. The wide man took just one shot but led his side in both crosses and chances created in the loss.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Beaten thrice on Wednesday Audero allowed three goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Audero allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Sampdoria dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 20 goals in ten league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 35.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Available off bench Wednesday Ekdal (thigh) will be an option off the bench versus Atalanta on Wednesday.
Impact Considering Ekdal made one start in the club's previous five matches before he got hurt, his absence from the starting XI shouldn't come as a shock. Even if he does feature, the midfielder serves primarily in a defensive role, making him a low-end fantasy target.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Should be present versus Atalanta Ekdal (thigh) was able to return to full practice in the lead-up of Wednesday's game against Atalanta, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Ekdal has not played in the past two matches due to a thigh injury, but he should at least make the bench in this one. Adrien Silva and Morten Thorsby have significantly better chances to make the XI though. He has notched three shots, ten tackles, one clearance and two blocks in six games (three starts).
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Augello - Will miss Atalanta match Augello was omitted from the squad list for Wednesday's game against Atalanta due to a sudden and severe personal matter, Sampdoria informed.
Impact Augello is a late scratch for a family emergency. Nicola Murru will take his place on the left flank in this one.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valerio Verre - Will miss some time Verre picked up a minor thigh injury that will is not overly severe but will cost him the next two games, Telenord reports.
Impact Verre avoided major problems, but the short turnaround will still force him to sit out multiple matches. With Mikkel Damsgaard still on the mend, the coach could either field Fabio Depaoli in an offensive role or tilt the scheme.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manolo Gabbiadini - Provides assist in win Gabbiadini provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, made one interception, two clearances and one block in Friday's 2-1 win versus Spezia.
Impact Gabbiadini had a great offensive outing Friday as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now registered one assist in three appearances this season, along with six shots, six chances created and six crosses in the same time span. He will look for another strong performance Wednesday versus Sampdoria.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Makes six saves versus Spezia Audero made six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Spezia.
Impact Audero had a great outing between the sticks Sunday as he made six saves to help his side to take home all three points. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last five appearances, but he has managed to rack up 20 saves and allowed 14 goals in the same time span.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Candreva - Scores in win Candreva scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered four crosses, made four interceptions and committed one foul in Friday's 2-1 win versus Spezia.
Impact Candreva had a great offensive outing Friday as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered three goals and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing seven shots, 11 chances created and 34 crosses in the same time span.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bartosz Bereszynski - Will miss Atalanta game Bereszynski took one off-target shot, won one tackle, had one block and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over Spezia.
Impact Bereszynski will sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation and will be back for next Saturday's road game versus Torino. He will be replaced by Fabio Depaoli or Alex Ferrari, as the former could be needed in other positions due to other absences. Bereszynski has notched two assists, five chances created, 12 crosses and 12 clearances in nine games, with two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Torino and Sampdoria post wins in Serie A Torino held off a late comeback from Genoa in a 3-2 victory in Serie A for its first win in more than a month
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Torino and Sampdoria post wins in Serie A
Torino held off a late comeback from Genoa in a 3-2 victory in Serie A for its first win in more than a monthOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valerio Verre - Limps off early against Spezia Verre played just 18 minutes in Friday's game against Spezia due to an apparent muscular injury.
Impact Verre filled in for Mikkel Damsgaard in this one but he did not last long. He recently returned from a physical problem. The coach opted to insert a defender, Radu Dragusin, and switch to a three-man defense once he subbed off. That could be the case again in Wednesday's match versus Atalanta.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ernesto Torregrossa - On bench against Spezia Torregrossa (calf) will be available off the bench for Friday's matchup with Spezia.
Impact Torregrossa has featured exclusively off the bench in all five of his absences this year, so he shouldn't be expected to crack the starting XI any time soon. Without a clear path to the starting XI, the forward will be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ernesto Torregrossa - Called up for Spezia game Torregrossa (calf) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Spezia Friday.
Impact Torregrossa is available after skipping one game due to a flare-up of a previous calf injury. He will resume backing up Francesco Caputo and Fabio Quagliarella, but the recent return of Manolo Gabbiadini will likely further reduce his opportunities. He has posted one chance in five appearances off the bench.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Ruled out for Spezia game Ekdal (thigh) was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list to face Spezia Friday.
Impact Ekdal has been nursing a thigh strain and the coach elected to outright rest him in this one. Kristoffer Askildsen is the only other pure central midfielder available. Youngsters Simone Trimboli and Gerard Yepes will be provide emergency depth.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Questionable for Spezia match Ekdal has dealt with a thigh issue since returning from the second international break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, and was limited in practice Thursday, Sampdoria announced.
Impact Ekdal was oddly unused in the past game, although he was available off the bench. He might try to soldier through the issue since Morten Thorsby is suspended. If he did not, Kristoffer Askilden would most likely get the second start in a row.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Villa; Osasuna eyes 4th straight win
Arsenal hosts Aston Villa after a tepid start to the season that’s been summed up by drawing the last two matches to sit 12th in the Premier League after eight gamesOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikkel Damsgaard - Nursing strain Damsgaard is recovering from a thigh strain and will return against Bologna on November 7th at the earliest, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Damsgaard suffered the injury during the second international break and is at risk of remaining sidelined until the next one, since the injury usually takes three-to-four weeks to heal. The coach opted for a tactical change in the last game to make up for his absence. However, with Morten Thorsby suspended for Spezia, he could go back to the previous scheme and trust Valerio Verre.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Candreva - Delivers 14 crosses in loss Candreva took one shot off target, created five chances, delivered 14 crosses, won two tackles and drew one foul in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Cagliari.
Impact Candreva was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered two goals and one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing five shots, 10 chances created and 35 crosses in the same time span.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Caputo - Provides assist versus Cagliari Caputo provided one assist, took one shot on target, created one chance, delivered one cross and made one clearance in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Cagliari.
Impact Caputo came off the bench in the second half and provided one assist minutes later but it was not enough to help his side avoid defeat. The striker has now collected two goals and two assist in eight appearances this season. He should be included in the starting XI Friday versus Spezia after a positive offensive performance.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Concedes three in loss Audero conceded three goals and made two saves in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Cagliari.
Impact Audero had a poor outing Sunday as he allowed three goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to register a clean sheet in each of his last four appearances, but he has managed to produce 14 saves and allowed 13 goals in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Friday versus Spezia.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Morten Thorsby - Scores against Cagliari Thorsby drew one foul, had one clearance, scored on his only shot and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Cagliari.
Impact Thorsby hit the net for the first time in the season with a sneaky header, but he was also booked, reaching the quota that triggers an automatic one-game suspension. Adrien Silva and Albin Ekdal will likely pair up in the midfield in Friday's match versus Spezia. Thorsby will return in next Wednesday's home game against Atalanta. He has tallied seven shots, 14 tackles, six interceptions and six clearances in eight games.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manolo Gabbiadini - Starting against Cagliari Gabbiadini (ankle) is getting the nod in Sunday's match versus Cagliari.
Impact Gabbiadini was fully on track to return to come back in this one, and he will make the starting XI right away over Francesco Caputo. He has posted three goals, two assists, 29 shots and 11 chances created in 16 games (ten starts) last season.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
