Di Francesco names 23-man Samp party for Sassuolo trip

After training on Saturday morning – watched on by president Massimo Ferrero and sporting director Carlo Osti – Eusebio Di Francesco confirmed a 23-man squad for Sunday’s visit to Sassuolo, a 20:45 CEST kick-off at Mapei Stadium.

Fabio Depaoli is included in a matchday squad with Sampdoria for the first time after missing the Lazio game through suspension.

Gonzalo Maroni remains unavailable as he recovers from his injury against Crotone in the Coppa Italia.

Here is the full list:

Goalkeepers: Audero, Avogadri, Falcone.

Defenders: Augello, Bereszynski, Chabot, Colley, Depaoli, Ferrari, Murillo, Murru.

Midfielders: Barreto, Ekdal, Jankto, Léris, Linetty, Thorsby, Vieira.

Forwards: Bonazzoli, Caprari, Gabbiadini, Quagliarella, Ramírez.