Double session on fitness, technique and tactics. Afternoon workout on Friday

Sampdoria trained twice on Thursday on the relaid surface on the lower pitch in Bogliasco. Nine of the squad are still away on international duty, namely senior players Karol Linetty, Luis Muriel and Patrik Schick, the Under-21 contingent of Luka Krajnc, Milan Skriniar, Bruno Fernandes and Dennis Praet and Under-19 pair Titas Krapikas and Pedro Pereira.

Marco Giampaolo and his staff decided to run the morning session on fitness exercises and tactics with the team working in their respective units. After lunch, work continued with technique and high-pressure training games.

Mirko Eramo had the day off as he is still suffering with the flu. Daniel Pavlovic continued his recovery programme, while Carlos Carbonero – after a week’s training with the group – followed a personalised session. Edgar Barreto took a knock to his left ankle during the day’s second session. The squad will train next on Friday afternoon.