Morning training ahead of Napoli trip, final session and conference on Friday

Marco Giampaolo’s Sampdoria squad were back in Bogliasco on Thursday morning to continue their preparations for Saturday’s trip south to face Napoli.

The Blucerchiati worked through a programme of technique drills and tactical exercises on the synthetic pitches adjacent to the Centro Sportivo Gloriano Mugnaini, with Karol Linetty joining in with the group for the first time this week. Primavera forward Giacomo Vrioni also joined in with the first-team squad.

Emiliano Viviano stepped up his training intensity both out on the pitches and in the gym, while Bruno Fernandes had a light session in the gym following a bout of flu and Matias Silvestre had a planned recovery session.

Jacopo Sala continued his recovery from the muscle injury he picked up before the winter break with a session in the pool.

Samp have a morning session planned for Friday, with Giampaolo set to hold his pre-match press conference at around 13:00 CET (follow it live on Twitter and keep your eyes peeled for more on Samp TV later).