This team dominated the entire time at Stadio Olimpico: 13 shots on goal, 8 of which on target, 10 corners - all in 45 minutes, and Roma did not play in the minority. A convincing advantage worthy of Napoli or Juventus. In the second half, the guests themselves will "bounce", and one of the heroes of the match will be their goalkeeper Viviano, but the ending will dot the i, Murru, Zapata and 0: 1 on the scoreboard. A sensation that surprises only at first glance.
Blucherkjati, "blue rim" or "blue edging". The most tricky of the "color" nicknames of Italian teams. Sampdoria - and speech, of course, about it - was formed in 1947 by the merger of two Genoa clubs, Sampierdarenez and Andrea Doria, hence the variety of colors (red, black and white, but the main one - blue). By the way, the reduction of "Sampa" is not used in Italy - only "Samp" or "Doria". Many fans found the glorious times of this club in the early 90's, when Sampdoria won the Scudetto and COC, and also went to the Champions League final.
Since then, a lot has changed. Two flights to Serie B, several positive surges, rare and not always successful appearances in European competition (we remember two intersections with Metallist, Italians - home 0: 4 from Vojvodina). The current Sampdoria, however, attracts attention. She, not having an impressive financial recharge, found its niche: the search for talent with the aim of their further resale.
The strategy is consistently implemented. This summer, the team left three leading players: Patrick Schick, Luis Muriel and Milan Shkrinyar. The recession seemed to be inevitable, but Sampdoria, on the contrary, added. Confident victory over Milan (2-0), enchanting match with Juventus (3-2, and Genoese up to 90th minute led 3-0), the already mentioned victory over Roma. The team lacks stability, hence the incidents like defeat from Benevento or 0: 4 with Udinese, but below sixth place it does not go down. The bonus is entertainment. Almost every match of Sampdoria is aesthetically attractive, and according to the sympathies of neutral fans, the Genoese could argue with Atalanta. So, a few details.
Players.
Emiliano Viviano. Goalkeeper, who in a match with Roma reflected a penalty, and already in the second half made killer save face. A large original in terms of image: mustaches, whiskers, the second number on the back. This immediately you remember. He is not deprived of goalkeeper talent - an increase of 195 centimeters, an excellent reaction. That's stability, alas, not enough, and when you play with your feet, there are failures. Viviano has a rich collection of blunders, from knocking the ball into the incoming rival to uncomplicated long-range strikes. He did not dare to make a major in the Inter with the London Arsenal, and even in the adorable from childhood Fiorentina he did not stay. However, his team found Emiliano, and Sampdoria now bypasses Fialok in the table.
Gianmarco Ferrari. One of the most progressive players of the championship. This central defender is 25 years old, but Serie A debuted only last season. Ferrari became one of the heroes of the miraculous rescue of Crotone, and in the summer they became interested in Sampdoria, who needed to replace Shkrinyar (it's still about leasing, the Ferrari contract belongs to Sassuolo). Gianmarco, like the Slovak, takes physical power, and also good at angular. Irony of fate: Ferrari - a native of Parma and a pupil of the same-name club, but was not in demand at home. Now he has all the chances to make his debut in European competition before the Parmesan team returns to the elite.
Lucas Torreira. The main transfer asset of Blucherkjati and, perhaps, the only irreplaceable player of this team. First-class and still young (21 years old) opornik. Small, externally subtile, but tenacious, with the exact pass and powerful blow. Mind and aggression are an excellent combination of qualities. Through Torreira the game of Sampdoria is being built in the center of the field, and the Uruguayan team is time to think about his candidacy on the eve of Mundial. Lucas admires Bilce and Verrati, players with similar functions, but the Argentinean this season he definitely outperforms. There is no doubt that for Torreira in the summer line up of the top clubs, and put them will have much more than 25 million. euro - this amount is estimated by midfielder Transfermarkt.
Gaston Ramirez. Another Uruguayan, this time attacking midfielder. Trekvartista and fantasist - yes, in Sampdoria this romantic position is still alive. An excellent transfer find. Ramirez in the beginning of 2010 played two seasons for Bologna, after which he went to conquer England. Coming out with varying success. Sampdoria last summer snatched Gaston from under the nose of Benfica and Betis for 9 million. euro, and this alliance has benefited both the player and the club. Ramirez is responsible for the last pass, doing it with delightful elegance. Pauses, relevant feints or heels - it's nice to look. He would have more stamina, because there is usually not enough strength for the ending ... But no problems with efficiency: 10 assists - for a second, the best figure in the championship.
Fabio Quagliarella. The recent game with Fiorentina (3: 1) was remembered by two hat-tricks. Ramirez gave three assists, and all three balls scored Quagliarella. We already remembered old Fabio, when we selected a list of the most original players of Serie A. He continues to improve the personal record of the goals for the season, they are now 16. We will not repeat. Better recall the shocking story. Quagliarella for five years was threatened and blackmailed, because of what left Napoli - a favorite childhood club. Neapolitan fans were outraged by his transfer to Juventus, but they did not know the background of what had happened. The culprit was found (it turned out to be the acquaintance of Kvalyarella, who worked in the police), and in Fabio like a stone fell from his shoulders - here it is, the secret of the inspired game.
The list of players can be continued. Progressive Belgian midfielder Prat. Polish forward Kovnacki, going to the substitutions, managed to score three goals. Steadily useful striker Zapata. To the place came the ex-Dnipryanin Strinich, while winning the competition from the young Italian Murru.
Trainer.
Marco Giampaolo. He is considered the heir of Maurizio Sarri, although he himself does not agree with such a characteristic. Their biographies are somewhat similar, because both of them pulled the work on Empoli to the surface - before it they were completely not quoted, and now they are admired by the whole country. Giampaolo is ideal for Sampdoria. On the Apennines, try to find a specialist, so effectively revealing young players. Marco, by the way, is not from Italy. He was born in Bellinzona, a Swiss town where ethnic Italians live.
The game style of the team is very original: the 4-3-1-2 scheme (the "fantasist" and a pair of clean forwards - a sweet archaic, played with new colors), intense pressure, compactness and discipline. Thanks to these qualities Sampdoria knows how to play the first number even with the leaders. Giampaolo, which is characteristic, began to match the Italian national team. The prospect is as tempting, equally risky. I would like to watch it in Sampdoria longer.
The president.
Massimo Ferrero. You saw him for sure in the broadcasts and for the first time probably were shocked. He is similar to the character of a children's fairy tale: a kind of dwarf, wrapped in a club scarf and brightly reacting to what is happening. The person-informality. Can grimace the grimace in the camera lens, can run to the fans celebrate success. A piece of art in the world of football, after all, Ferrero is a film producer with a twisty biography. He was in jail for half a year in prison, and in 1991 he appeared in the film "Ultra", telling about the fans of Roma. For Dzhallorossi Massimo is ill since childhood, but now his heart belongs to Sampdoria, which he became owner in 2014.
It may seem that Ferrero - a madman like Maurizio Zamparini. Do not be fooled by the image and juicy, abandoned phrases to the public. Massimo does not drive the club into debt, but consistently trusts the coach and adheres to the chosen strategy. Блучерерьяья have learned to earn. Last summer, they sold players for almost 60 million. euro (excluding additional payments for Shick transfer) and invested about 50 million. in beginners, mostly young. Logical and even pragmatic. The film "Sampdoria", despite the external appearance of the director - is not a comedy and not an art house. Rather, a guide to doing business.
The visual design of the fan platform of Sampdoria - perhaps the most colorful in Italy. Flags, flags, endless flags.