SAMPDORIA NEWS

Emil Audero - Gives three goals versus Juventus Audero had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Audero could not do much on either goal, one coming a from great shot, the second on a PK and the final one on a tap-in while the defense was scrambling. He has surrendered ten goals, made 21 saves and kept two clean sheets in six games. Sampdoria will face Udinese at home Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp

Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valerio Verre - Remains sidelined Verre (undiclosed) will miss Sunday's game versus Juventus, Sampdoria informed.

Impact Verre will skip the third game in a row because of an undisclosed injury. Sampdoria will lean on the returning Mohammed Ihattaren and Riccardo Ciervo for some offensive depth in this one.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Ihattaren - Called up for Juventus clash Ihattaren (conditioning) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Ihattaren has yet to appear this season as he undertook a specific training protocol to regain some conditioning as he had not participated in the preseason with PSV. The coach deems him fit to play now and he will look to earn some minutes in multiple offensive roles. Sampdoria are particularly deep up front.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Osimhen has all the qualities of a modern striker

Victor Osimhen possesses all the ingredients of a modern-day striker and the 21-year-old Nigeria international has played a big role in Napoli’s perfect start to Serie A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tommaso Augello - Delivers six crosses versus Augello sent in six crosses (zero accurate), won one duel and had three clearances and one successful take-on in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Augello launched a few deliveries, but he was not precise. The Sampdoria defense struggled as a whole in this one. He has scored once thus far, adding two shots, 14 crosses, six tackles and seven interceptions. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Struggles versus Napoli Quagliarella took one off-target show and was dispossessed twice in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Quagliarella did not get many opportunities to do damage as Napoli severely outplayed Sampdoria. He is still searching for his first goal, while he picked up an assist in the midweek round. He has registered nine shots, three chances created and three crosses. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Delivers host of crosses in Napoli game Candreva took six shots (two on target), sent in 15 crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and had two successful take-ons in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Candreva once again paced his team in multiple categories and kept up his production despite the rough loss. He scored and assisted in the previous game, while he has already tallied 15 shots, 15 chances created and 67 crosses in five matches. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Engulfed by Napoli Caputo took one shot on target, drew two fouls, won four duels and had one successful take-on in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Caputo struggled to get much going as Sampdoria generated very little offense in this one. He has coming off a brace. He has also tallied eight shots, five chances created and one tackle in three games since switching team. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Wins ten duels versus Napoli Damsgaard sent in two crosses, won three of five tackles and ten duels and had four successful take-ons in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Damsgaard had a rather physical performance and often successfully zoomed past defenders, but he did not pick up a lot of stats in the key categories. He has tallied ten shots, eight chances created and five crosses and he is still looking for his first goal. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Silva - Gets the start versus Napoli Silva took one shot on target, won one tackles and three duels and drew one foul in 55 minutes in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Silva soldiered through a knock, but the Sampdoria midfield was overrun by Napoli in this one. The substitution was tactical, and he usually splits time with Albin Ekdal anyway. He has tallied four tackles, four interceptions, eight clearances and one chance created thus far. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Wins three duels against Napoli Thorsby (thigh) took one shot on target, won three duels, had one interception and drew one foul in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Thorsby got the start despite picking up an ailment in the previous game, and his problem came more from having to face a strong side rather than from the physical problem. He has posted six shots, two chances, ten tackles and four interceptions thus far. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Logs three interceptions versus Napoli Yoshida (foot) took one shot on target and had three interceptions, two clearances and one block in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Yoshida retained the starting job despite picking up a small foot issue in the lead-up of the game. He had a decent game but the Sampdoria defense was just outmatched in this one. He has recorded six interceptions, 16 clearances and three interceptions thus far, on top of scoring once. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Concedes four times against Napoli Audero had five saves and one clearance and gave up four goals in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Audero did what he could, but Napoli simply overwhelmed the Sampdoria defense in this one, creating a host of easy chances and bagging four goals. He has allowed seven goals thus far, keeping two clean sheets and making 18 saves. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start

Five matches

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maya Yoshida - Stays in starting XI Yoshida (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Napoli.

Impact Yoshida picked up a knock in practice, but he's good to go and in his usual spot Thursday. The center-back has two clean sheets and a goal in four starts this season but may have a harder time keeping Napoli scoreless despite being at home.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Dealing with minor issue Yoshida has been called up for Thursday's game versus Napoli, but he was stomped on in practice and might not start, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Yoshida will be available, but the knock and the busy schedule could push him to the bench, differently from what has happened thus far in the second. Julian Chabot and Alex Ferrari would be next in line if the coach decided to spare him.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Available versus Napoli Thorsby (undisclosed) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Thursday.

Impact Thorsby bowed out in the previous game, but he was able to practice somewhat regularly afterward. He will compete with Adrien Silva and Albin Ekdal for two starting jobs in the midfield. He has tallied five shots, two chances created and nine tackles thus far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Silva - Good to go for Napoli game Adrien Silva (knock) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Thursday.

Impact Adrien Silva left the last game early due to a knock, but the problem did not linger. He will be in contention with Albin Ekdal and Morten Thorsby for two spots in the midfield. He has tallied three tackles, four interceptions and eight clearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to rebound, Napoli eyes win streak

Barcelona visits Cádiz in the Spanish league as it tries to rebound from consecutive setbacks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bartosz Bereszynski - Provides assist in win Bereszynski collected one assist, created one chance, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made four clearances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Bereszynski had a positive outing on both ends of the pitch Sunday as he provided one assist and registered a clean sheet. The fullback has now delivered an assist in each of his last two appearances. Moreover, he has produced three chances created, five crosses, six tackles won and seven interceptions in four appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Registers assist in win Quagliarella provided one assist, took three shots off target, created two chances, delivered one cross and committed one foul in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Quagliarella had a positive offensive outing Sunday as he provided his first assist of the season to help his side earn all three points. The striker has yet to score in four appearances, but he has managed to rack up eight shots, three chances created and three crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Scores, assists versus Empoli Candreva scored one goal, provided one assist, took three shots (two on target), created five chances, delivered 10 crosses, made two interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 3-...

Impact Candreva had an outstanding offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net for his first goal of the season and provided one assist to help his side earn all three points. In addition, the midfielder has also racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces, including nine shots, 13 chances created and 52 crosses in four appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Bags twice versus Empoli Caputo scored two goals on five shots (three on target), created three chances and made one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Caputo had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he scored twice to help his side earn all three points. The striker has now registered two goals and one assist in four appearances this season, along with producing 11 shots and six chances created in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Keeps clean sheet versus Empoli Audero made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Audero had an excellent outing Sunday as he made four saves to keep a clean sheet and help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in four appearances, along with 13 saves and three goals allowed.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE