Sampdoria Star Antonio Cassano Suffers Fractured Finger

‘Fantantonio’ has an injury scare but should get the all-clear for the Derby della Lanterna...

Antonio Cassano - Sampdoria-Bari - Serie A (Getty Images)
Serie A side Sampdoria have reassured the Blucerchiati half of Genoa that star striker Antonio Cassano will be available for Saturday’s derby clash with cross-city rivals Genoa, despite suffering a broken finger last weekend.

“Following a fall during Sampdoria-Chievo, Cassano underwent medical tests that revealed a fracture of the second finger in his left hand,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.

“However, the setback will absolutely not affect his availability for Saturday’s match.”

Samp defeated Chievo 2-1 at Marassi to move into fourth spot in the league table. Genoa sit four points behind after slipping to a late defeat at the hands of Livorno.

The Grifoni came out on top in both derby games last season. Giampiero Gasperini’s men edged out their arch-rivals 1-0 as the away side and triumphed 3-1 on home turf.

Vince Masiello, Goal.com


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