Marco Giampaolo and Sampdoria are spoilt for choice in attack as they take on high-flying Parma. “We need patience and quality.”

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“Parma have had a strong season so far and I remember playing them in an August friendly, but it is simply no longer the same team,” warned the Coach in his Press conference.

Marco Giampaolo and Sampdoria are spoilt for choice in attack as they take on high-flying Parma. “We need patience and quality.”

It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“Parma have had a strong season so far and I remember playing them in an August friendly, but it is simply no longer the same team,” warned the Coach in his Press conference.

“They picked up positive results in very difficult away fixtures, are well-organised and make the most of their characteristics.

“This is going to be a tough match, where we need to show patience and quality. It’s particularly crucial that we remain concentrated on set plays.

“It’s important that we give 100 per cent and don’t rest on our laurels. We can give a sense of consistency to our results.”

Samp snatched a last-gasp 2-2 draw away to Lazio with an acrobatic Riccardo Saponara scorpion flock, but he could be benched again in favour of Gaston Ramirez.

“It depends on many factors and not just the players themselves. They are both in good shape, while Gregoire Defrel has also recovered. If Samp want to have a strong season, we need access to the quality of all our players.”

Bartosz Bereszynski is both suspended and picked up an injury, so Giampaolo has a bold claim.

“Bereszynski will be out for a while and Jacopo Sala will be in his place. I have so much faith in Sala, as he has the kind of quality in that role that only someone like Joao Cancelo can boast.”

Sampdoria squad for Parma: Audero, Belec, Rafael; Andersen, Colley, Ferrari, Murru, Rolando, Sala, Tavares, Tonelli; Barreto, Ekdal, Jankto, Linetty, Praet, Ramírez, Saponara, Vieira; Caprari, Defrel, Kownacki, Quagliarella

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