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Italian clubs' 2026 preseason preparations

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July 30 saw Sampdoria defender Stefan Gartenmann share an Instagram video of a high-tempo sprint, signalling his intent to lead the back-line as the Serie A campaign looms. US Cremonese ran a double-session workout – gym work followed by tactical drills and a small-sided game – and announced a friendly against Lumezzane while mourning former player Gianfranco Cassago. On 7 August, the Marche Eccellenza preview highlighted Lunano, Alma Fano, Aurora Treia and Montefano as the main contenders, with several new signings tightening the race. Serie D Group F now includes three Umbrian sides – Angelana (Assisi), Foligno and Sporting Trestina – alongside the traditional Marche, Abruzzo and Molise clubs. Director of sport Luca Gerilli stressed Ancona must build its campaign on results; the team’s first match remains scheduled for 30 August against Vigor Senigallia after a training stint in Sarteano. Lazio concluded its pre-season at Formello with a focus on short passes, defensive transitions and a final friendly versus Frosinone on 9 August, while coping with injuries to Dia, Przyborek, Artistico and Tavares. Empoli’s last warm-up match will be against US Livorno 1915 at Ardenza, a squad-rotation test in a 3-5-2 set-up ahead of the Coppa Italia tie with Pisa. By 9 August, Sampdoria concluded their preseason preparations with a 2-0 victory against Parma in the Trofeo “Doppio Malto.” Oliver Abildgaard assisted both goals, scoring once and providing a cross for Tobias Lauritsen. Following the match, Parma manager Bernardo Corradi noted the team's upcoming Coppa Italia match against Cremonese on 17 August will be a significant test. Meanwhile, Parma midfielder Adrian Bernabé addressed his physical condition post-surgery and his upcoming contract expiration, ~~stating that his future remains uncertain.~~ stating, “Nothing is taken for granted in either direction.”

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