FCS vs. Sampdoria: “We face a team rich in tradition”

On Saturday, a particularly prestigious home game will take place in the Drusus Stadium in Bolzano. FC Südtirol will host the traditional club Sampdoria in the 26th matchday of Serie B.

14. February 2025

From: azl

After two convincing victories against Frosinone and Reggiana, FC Südtirol suffered a 3-1 defeat at promotion hopefuls Cremonese last weekend. "The team is in good physical shape and reacted to the defeat in Cremona with great maturity, without losing confidence," explains Fabrizio Castori.

Sampdoria started the current championship with great ambitions of promotion, but have had difficulties living up to this role. Leonardo Semplici is the third coach on the sidelines, after Andrea Pirlo and Andrea Sottil were previously at the helm. However, with seven points from the last three games, the Blucerchiati seem to be gaining momentum.

A well-known offensive department

Particular caution is required around the two top scorers Massimo Coda and Gennaro Tutino, who is not completely fit. In addition, Sampdoria has strengthened its squad during the winter break, adding attacking players M'Baye Niang and Rémi Oudin, who have already played in Serie A. Giuseppe Sibilli and goalkeeper Alessio Cragno also provide additional quality. "We are ready to face a strong and traditional team like Sampdoria - with the firm belief that we can achieve a positive result," said the coach.

Niklas Pyythiä is the new star in the midfield of FC Südtirol. © Ufficcio Stampa FCS / Bordoni

There is positive news in terms of personnel: Both Luca Belardinelli and Andrea Masiello have recovered from their injuries. "Both players will be part of the team tomorrow. As always, however, I will not announce the starting line-up yet. The first to know will be my players, and only 90 minutes before kick-off. Otherwise, some of the players will certainly lack the necessary tension that you need before a football match," said the 70-year-old.

"As always, I will not announce the starting line-up yet." Fabrizio Castori. Coach FC South Tyrol

For captain Fabian Tait, the match against Sampdoria comes too early, but he could already be available again in the coming games.

Serie B, matchday 26

Friday, February 14th:
Catanzaro – Cittadella (20.30 p.m.)

Saturday February 15nd:
Modena – Spezia (15 pm)
Carrarese – Salernitana
FC South Tyrol – Sampdoria
Sassuolo - Brescia
Bari – Cremonese (17.15 p.m.)

Sunday February 16th:
Palermo – Mantova (15 pm)
Frosinone – Reggiana
Juve Stabia – Cosenza
Cesena – Pisa (17.15 pm)

	SP	G	U	V	TV	P
1. Sassuolo	25	18	4	3	56:25	58
2. Step on	25	16	5	4	41:21	53
3. Specia	25	13	10	2	40:17	49
4. Cremonese	25	11	7	7	37:26	40
5. Catanzaro	25	7	15	3	33:26	36
6. Juventus Stabia	25	9	9	7	28:29	36
7. Baric	25	7	12	6	28:25	33
8. Cesena	25	9	6	10	33:34	33
9. Palermo	25	8	7	10	27:25	31
10. Modena	25	6	12	7	31:31	30
11. Cittadella	25	8	6	11	20:36	30
12. Brescia	25	6	11	8	31:34	29
13. Reggiana	25	7	7	11	24:29	28
14. Sampdoria	25	6	10	9	29:35	28
15. Mantova	25	6	10	9	29:37	28
16. Carrarese	25	7	6	12	21:31	27
17. Salernitana	25	6	7	12	23:33	25
18. FC South Tyrol	25	7	4	14	29:42	25
19. Frosinone	25	4	10	11	20:37	22
20. Cosenza (-4)	25	5	10	10	23:30	21