Sassuolo clean sheet a confidence booster, says Audero

Sampdoria snatched a point at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday after a positive display against Sassuolo. It was a real team performance but special credit should go to Emil Audero, who made some excellent saves on the way to keeping a clean sheet.

Speaking after the match, he said: “In the first half especially I was often busy, but in the end we brought home an important point. We also need this to strengthen our convictions and give confidence to the defence.”

The goalkeeper added: “Not conceding but above all not losing was crucial. We succeeded because we stayed in the game, making sure we were united and compact, knowing how to dig in when we couldn’t break.

“Now let’s try to reach full fitness, match after match, taking on each challenge with the right spirit.”