Samp Still Searching For First Win Under New Manager

The first month of Sampdoria – version Iachini has been marked by more of the same.  Sampdoria now has 11 draws, from 19 matches, 4 more than any other team.  This weekend sees them travel to Pescara to take on a team suffering it’s own crisis of results, with only 1 point from the last 3 games. Iachini, who has been using a 4-3-3 formation with Dessena, Palombo and Bentivoglio in mid-field, will have some selection decisions to make this week as Gastadello looks likely to miss the match with an injury, whilst Bentevoglio will serve a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards.  The spot open in mid-field will be contested by Obiang and Soriano, both young players who have shown well when previously offered a chance under Atzori’s direction.  Upfront, the only player who can truly feel safe is Foggia, who continues to be the side’s only real attacking spark.  The other two positions still seem undecided, although Bertani seems to be holding his spot, with Pozzi, Piovaccari, Maccarone and Fornaroli fighting over the last in the three man front-line.