More group work on Friday ahead of Sassuolo visit

Marco Giampaolo and the coaching staff split the Blucerchiati into two groups for training once again on Friday, halfway between their midweek cup match against Fiorentina and the visit of Sassuolo to Marassi on Sunday.

The players most heavily involved against Fiorentina (including Gaston Ramirez) focused on recovery in the gym and the pool, with some aerobic work on the pitch.

The rest of the squad – which included Dawid Kownacki and Fabio Quagliarella – were put through a series of tactical drills, small-sided games and shooting practice on the top pitch.

Karol Linetty was the only player who trained separately as he continues to work his way back to match fitness.

The team will be back in Bogliasco for their next session on Saturday morning before Giampaolo sits down with the media for his pre-match news conference at 13:00 CET (live quotes on Twitter and highlights on Samp TV later).