Samp up the ante ahead of AC Milan clash, morning session on Thursday

It was a sunny day in Bogliasco on Wednesday, but there was no lounging around in the glow for Sampdoria as Claudio Ranieri upped the intensity of training ahead of the trip to face AC Milan on Saturday.

With the eight internationals still away from the training ground, Samp worked through a programme of technique drills, possession exercises and high-intensity practice games.

Ernesto Torregrossa had an individual session outside, while Albin Ekdal split his time between treatment, physiotherapy and recovery work in the gym.

There will be another training session on Thursday morning.