IFK Kumla 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: 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

Sampdoria: Lombardo could leave on a high even with a win – following the crucial match that will decide his future, an update on the situation and the potential candidates

The board of directors is said to have decided to offer any future manager a contract running until 2027: the names of D'Angelo, Pagliuca and Pecchia are being mentioned

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Stenungsunds IF	15	5	4	6	26	23	3	19	D L W L W
8	Motala AIF FK	15	5	4	6	21	20	1	19	D L W D L
9	IFK Kumla	15	4	5	6	15	18	-3	17	L L W D D
10	Vaenersborgs FK	15	4	4	7	21	28	-7	16	L W L L L
11	Lidkoepings FK	15	3	3	9	16	33	-17	12	D W L L W

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