Sampdoria were held to a 2-2 draw by Vincenzo Montella’s Adana Demirspor, while Salernitana fell 3-1 against Alanyaspor.

The friendly matches continue with warm weather training in Turkey during the break for the 2022 World Cup, as Serie A resumes from January 4.

Sampdoria thought they had done enough to surprise Adana Demirspor, who are coached by former Samp striker Montella.

Ciccio Caputo wasted a couple of early sitters and Yildiz made the most of that by putting the hosts in front from a parried Verre attempt.

Manolo Gabbiadini corner kicks proved decisive with assists for a Caputo strike and Jeison Murillo header.

Samp were under immense pressure after the break and Emil Audero made a series of saves before he was beaten deep into stoppages by former Udinese and Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler.

Salernitana had started strong and took the lead with a Federico Bonazzoli header after just nine minutes.

Federico Fazio was caught out by Candeias for the equaliser, Hassan putting the final ball at the feet of Lovato.

It got worse in the second half, Cavaleiro forcing a save and Karaca nodding in a second from a corner.

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