Blucerchiati train in Bogliasco ahead of crunch Udinese clash

With club lawyer Antonio Romei and sporting director Carlo Osti watching on, Sampdoria trained on the upper pitch at the Centro Sportivo Mugnaini on Thursday afternoon as Sunday’s visit of Udinese looms closer.

After a warm-up, Vincenzo Montella laid on a series of defensive and offensive drills before bringing the session to a close with a practice game.

Nikas Moisander and Pedro Pereira returned to group training, with Ricky Alvarez once again put through his paces with an individual session outside. Jacopo Sala received treatment and had physio, while Carlos Carbonero continued his rehabilitation in Barcelona.

Montella has scheduled another afternoon session behind closed doors on Friday.