Samp return to training pitch after Christmas break

The Blucerchiati got back to work at Bogliasco today, with the Christmas break behind them, and commenced their preparations for their clash with Roma at the Olimpico on 3 January (kick off at 15:00 CET). With Kristoffer Askildsen, Omar Colley, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jakub Jankto, Morten Thorsby and Maya Yoshida due back tomorrow, on Tuesday 29 December, for a double training session, the rest of the squad looked to get back into the swing of things on pitch 2.

After a warm-up, Claudio Ranieri and his staff led the players through some technical and fitness drills. Bartosz Bereszynski trained separately, working on fitness and technique with the ball. Albin Ekdal had massage treatment, while Nik Prelec had a tailored session. Alex Ferrari and Manolo Gabbiadini had treatment to aid their respective recoveries.