First training session for Bertolacci. Double workout on Wednesday

Samp’s new signing Andrea Bertolacci trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Tuesday afternoon.

The Blucerchiati warmed up then did some high-intensity tactical drills and played a training match on a small pitch. Angelo Palombo ran the session with the help of Sergio Spalla and fitness coach Massimo Catalano, while Daniele Battara worked with the goalkeepers.

With Bartosz Bereszynski, Julian Chabot, Omar Colley, Albin Ekdal, Jakub Jankto (all on international duty) and Gaston Ramirez (who was given permission) all absent, six Primavera players were drafted in to make up the numbers: Mohamed Bahlouli, Davide Canovi, Alessandro Casanova, Felice D’Amico, Tommaso Maggioni and Marco Pompetti.

Karol Linetty had treatment and physiotherapy while Gonzalo Maroni continued with his personalised recovery programme and Morten Thorsby trained separately in the gym.

The squad will be back in Bogliasco on Wednesday for a double session.