Double session on strength and tactics, afternoon training on Thursday

Marco Giampaolo’s Sampdoria squad had a double helping of training at the Centro Sportivo Gloriano Mugnaini on Wednesday as they continue to prepare for Sunday’s trip to Torino.

In the morning, the squad split into groups for strength work in the gym and tactics on the upper pitch, while the afternoon session saw the Blucerchiati focus on technique exercises and tactical drills.

With Dodo Pires missing as he works through his recovery plan, the Samp boss bolstered the ranks with five youngsters from the academy:  Ibourahima Balde, Joao Claudio Gomes Ricciulli, Gergely Hutvagner, Nik Prelec and Andrea Tessiore.

Doria will have an afternoon session on Thursday. The training ground will again be closed to the public for safety reasons.