Final training session wrapped up, departure for Empoli this afternoon

Sampdoria have just finished adding the final flourishes to preparations at Bogliasco for the Empoli game on Saturday.

With president Massimo Ferrero watching on, the Blucerchiati warmed up before Vincenzo Montella guided the team through a series of passing games and exercises on honing tactics and technique.

The squad will set off for Florence in the afternoon.