Sampdoria is going through a period of profound crisis, but the club has chosen to confirm Andrea Sottithere on the bench, at least for the moment. Currently twelfth in Serie B, with only three points collected in the last five matches, the team is showing difficulties both on a technical and character level. The sporting director Accardi, after retiring following the defeat in Pisa, spoke of a “timeless trust” towards Sottil. However, the recent draws against Palermo and Catanzaro seem to have extended the time needed for a drastic decision, postponing any evaluation until after the difficult away match against league leaders Sassuolo. In any case, the coach’s position remains precarious and closely linked to the next results.
The discontent is also palpable among the fans, who openly contested the team and coach last Saturday at Marassi. Despite the discussions between Accardi, president Manfredi and the main collaborators, no technical breakthrough occurred, avoiding what would have been the second dismissal of the season after Pirlo’s departure in August. The choice to keep Sottil is also influenced by the lack of belief in the available alternatives: the names of Andreazzoli, Vivarini and Bisoli do not inspire, and Pirlo’s return is impracticable both for contractual reasons and for the lack of harmony with Accardi. The situation appears to be blocked, awaiting any new slip-ups.
On the pitch, Sampdoria continues to disappoint compared to expectations at the beginning of the season. Having started with the aim of fighting for direct promotion, they are now also outside the playoff zone. Despite summer signings such as Coda and Tutino, the team is unable to express itself at its best, with many new additions – such as Romagnoli, Bellemo and Sekulov – who have not had as much impact as hoped. At the moment, the revolution wanted by the Manfredi-Radrizzani owners, despite having saved the club from bankruptcy, seems to worsen the sporting results compared to last season. Confusion reigns supreme, leaving a historic square like the Blucerchiati at the mercy of a management that, so far, has not found the right balance. He brings it back Tuttosport.