Kraakeroey Overview

Sampdoria: Pafundi’s season may be over, Viti is training separately; injuries remain a concern

As well as the Sampdoria playmaker, there is uncertainty surrounding Viti: the defender is expected to be available for the Empoli match, but we have seen in the past how ‘managing’ him can turn into a problem

Hellas Verona FC v Udinese Calcio - Serie A TIM

Sampdoria: Lombardo stays on as manager. Cioffi was never an option

Sampdoria: Mancini had reached an agreement with D'Angelo, but now wants to keep Lombardo. Fredberg is considering Cioffi

Sampdoria’s sporting director had offered D’Angelo a lucrative contract, but the call from Spezia and the victory over Avellino threw a spanner in the works

Spezia Calcio v UC Sampdoria - Coppa Italia

Sampdoria: Mancini-Fredberg 'cold war'; Lombardo also under discussion

The two managers often disagree: the Italian would like to keep Popeye in charge, whilst the Dane is looking for other options

Sampdoria: Lombardo wins, but a new manager could still be appointed – the names

Despite the three points secured against Avellino, the current interim manager’s position is not secure: there have been talks with D’Angelo, but other names are also being considered

Sampdoria 2–1 Avellino: the match statistics

A tense first half dominated by nerves, but Sampdoria came alive in the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Biasci pulled one back late on, but the Blucerchiati secured three precious points