Samp at the double as Cagliari loom. Afternoon session on Thursday

Sampdoria ramped up preparations for their next match at home to Cagliari with a double session on Wednesday.

In the morning, the squad was split into two groups – with 11 academy youngsters drafted in to make up the numbers – for tactical drills on pitch 1, after some strength work in the gym.

In the afternoon, the Blucerchiati had a regular training session involving small-sided games.

Jakub Jankto joined in with the other players in the morning for the first time since his injury while Nicola Murru did personalised work.

Gianluca Caprari, Edgar Barreto and Gaston Ramirez continued with their recovery programmes in the gym and the pool.

On Thursday the team will train in the afternoon.