No regrets for Giampaolo after draw: “Compliments to my players”

Even though a victory would have done this squad the world of good, Sampdoria have nevertheless maintained their current good form and extended their string of games without loss to four.

Marco Giampaolo was no exception to the air of positivity surrounding the Blucerchiati at the moment, preferring to look at the positives from today’s draw against Cagliari.

“I have absolutely no regrets that we didn’t take home full points,” the coach began after the game. “We were aware of the potential pitfalls in this contest and we did well in the match. Of course, we were unlucky in some moments.

“This was exactly the Cagliari I was expecting,” Giampaolo continued. “They have seasoned players who know how to tackle games. I have to compliment my players because they put in a different kind of performance than they’re used to. There were a lot of bodies in midfield and we couldn’t play neat and tidy football like we usually do.”