Intense double training session on Thursday

With the likes of Bartosz Bereszynski, Omar Colley, Mikkel Damsgaard, Albin Ekdal, Jakub Jankto, Nik Prelec, Morten Thorsby and Maya Yoshida on international duty, the rest of the Sampdoria squad took part in a double training session on Thursday. The focus in the morning was on strength work in the gym and fitness, while technical drills and small-sided games were on the agenda in the afternoon.

Manolo Gabbiadini warmed up and took part in technical drills with his team-mates, while also doing some individual work out on the pitch. Keita Balde continued down his road to recovery with some physio work. The players will be put through their paces once again on Friday morning.