Tonelli scoring goals and plugging holes: “Delighted with the goal”

Lorenzo Tonelli is unlikely to forget his debut goal for Sampdoria, a powerful header that earned his new club maximum points against Atalanta.

“This was a crucial win at a notoriously difficult place to go, against one of our direct rivals,” the defender began. “I’m pleased I scored but even more so that we didn’t concede any.

“Hard work and organisation bring results and our defensive solidity helps us to play quickly with the ball on the floor.

“The international break will be good for rest, so we can recover energy and reorganise our thoughts.”