Samp to play Spezia and Parma in friendly matches ahead of Coppa Italia opener

Sampdoria have announced a further two pre-season friendly matches ahead of their Coppa Italia third-round tie, the opponent for which will be drawn on Monday afternoon.

Following the friendly away at Monaco on 3 August, Sampdoria will take on Spezia at the Stadio Picco in La Spezia on Wednesday 7 August (20:30 CEST), before travelling to the Stadio Tardini to face Parma on Saturday 10 August at 20:30 CEST.