Giampaolo: ‘Show of character’
Marco Giampaolo saw “a show of character” from Sampdoria in their 1-1 draw with Torino. Lucas Torreira’s free kick had given Samp the early lead, but it was cancelled out…
Marco Giampaolo saw “a show of character” from Sampdoria in their 1-1 draw with Torino. Lucas Torreira’s free kick had given Samp the early lead, but it was cancelled out…
Marco Giampaolo prepares to take on Torino and thanks Sampdoria for a January transfer window where “nobody left.” It kicks off on Saturday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a…
Marco Giampaolo praised Sampdoria for their 1-0 win away to Roma, but reiterated he’s not thinking about Europe. These sides drew 1-1 at Marassi on Wednesday in a rescheduled Week…
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo admits the injured Dennis Praet is ‘not replaceable’ in his starting line-up. The Belgian has been ruled out for over a month with a thigh strain,…
Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo was more disappointed at losing Dennis Praet to a “serious injury” than conceding a late equaliser to Roma. Edin Dzeko’s header in stoppages cancelled out a…
Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo doesn’t know if Edin Dzeko will play tomorrow but Roma have “a top-level squad” in any case. The Bosnian striker is believed to be a close…
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo insists Roma can live without Edin Dzeko. “They have a very good squad, which can handle these situations.” Talk of Dzeko leaving for Chelsea has overshadowed…
Marco Giampaolo “saw my Sampdoria again” in a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina and hailed hat-trick hero Fabio Quagliarella. “It was a good performance, sprightly and sparkling. I really enjoyed it…
Marco Giampaolo points out “if Sampdoria don’t focus on playing good football, we become mediocre” and must turn it around with Fiorentina. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT,…
Marco Giampaolo couldn’t celebrate Sampdoria’s last-gasp win over SPAL, because he was so angry at the state of their “disgusting” pitch. Fabio Quagliarella converted a penalty at the 92nd minute…
Maurizio Sarri praised both the Napoli comeback in a 3-2 victory and Sampdoria for taking the lead twice. “They’re the only team who tried to play football.” The Partenopei twice…
Marco Giampaolo declared himself satisfied with Sampdoria’s effort in their 3-2 defeat at Napoli. The Blucerchiati twice took the lead at the San Paolo but were pegged back before Marek…
Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo says his side will need “a great performance” to get anything from Napoli tomorrow. The Blucerchiati haven’t won a Serie A game since beating Juventus on…
Marco Giampaolo insists Sampdoria will get back on track after today’s disappointing defeat to Sassuolo. A 1-0 loss at Marassi this afternoon means the Blucerchiati, after an excellent start to…
Marco Giampaolo says his Sampdoria side cannot allow themselves to be affected by their Coppa Italia elimination. The Blucerchiati were beaten 3-2 by Fiorentina in midweek to bow out of…
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo had “doubts on the penalties” that allowed Fiorentina to win their Coppa Italia tie 3-2. The Blucerchiati twice got back on level terms, but Jordan Veretout…
Marco Giampaolo admits Sampdoria not only threw away a 2-0 lead against Cagliari, but also risked losing the game. The Blucerchiati had a 2-0 lead in Sardinia after just 19…
Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo says he is expecting a ‘challenging’ reunion with former club Cagliari on Saturday. Giampaolo coached Cagliari in two stints between 2006 and 2007, and Samp’s hosts…
Marco Giampaolo insists Sampdoria lost to Lazio with “heads held high” and keep their Europa League ambitions alive. Duvan Zapata had given the Blucerchiati the lead with hopes of maintaining…
Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo concedes Lazio “have become an even stronger team than I expected” this season. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match…