# Sampdoria squad, fitness, and early season updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sampdoria-football-club-squad-and-fitness-updates > Updated: 2026-09-19T15:00:42.000Z. Sources: 94. Developments: 11. Sampdoria continues to navigate squad restructuring and a significant injury crisis during its August and September 2026 campaign. Under coach Bernardo Corradi, the club has integrated nine new signings, including Lorenzo Insigne and Peter Vindahl, while managing roster constraints regarding the ‘Over’ list. Following a 1-1 draw against Cesena and a 2-1 comeback loss to Juve Stabia, the club’s injury concerns intensified. Key players Salvatore Esposito, Fabio Depaoli, and Mattia Viti were forced off during the Juve Stabia match, with Viti suffering a potential cruciate ligament injury. While Corradi confirmed the return of several players, including Tobias Lauritsen, Luca Ravanelli, Samuel Mbabu, and Valentin Karamoh, the team struggled to find momentum. This lack of rhythm culminated in a 2-0 defeat against Mantova, marking Sampdoria’s third consecutive loss and leaving them at the bottom of the Serie B standings with only one point from four matches. However, the club secured its first victory of the season in a 2-1 comeback win against Catanzaro at the Luigi Ferraris stadium. After Stefan Gartenmann conceded an own goal to give Catanzaro the lead, Lorenzo Insigne equalized in the 56th minute. Despite being reduced to ten men following a red card for Abildgaard in the 64th minute, Tjaš Begić scored the winning goal in the 85th minute by capitalizing on a defensive error. Following the match, Corradi praised the team’s resilience, noting the performance showed the “technical quality necessary to move away from the bottom of the standings.” This result moves Sampdoria to four points. While the victory provided relief, it also sparked tension regarding officiating. Reports highlighted frustration over Abildgaard’s direct red card, with some analysts and former referees suggesting the decision was disproportionate compared to previous incidents involving other players. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Sampdoria secures first victory with 2-1 comeback win over Catanzaro Sampdoria earned their first seasonal victory with a 2-1 comeback win against Catanzaro at the Ferraris, overcoming a red card to secure goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Tjaš Begić. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-faces-crucial-serie-b-clash-against-catanzaro ### 2026-09-14: Sampdoria struggles at bottom of Serie B following Mantova defeat Sampdoria sits at the bottom of Serie B with just one point after four games, facing a crisis in both defense and attack following a loss to Mantova. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-struggles-at-bottom-of-serie-b-following-mantova-defeat ### 2026-09-12: Mantova defeats Sampdoria 2-0 to reach Serie B summit Mantova rose to the top of Serie B after a 2-0 win over Sampdoria, aided by a missed penalty from Tobias Lauritsen. Sampdoria remains at the bottom of the league following their third straight defeat. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virtus-langhe-defeats-castiglia-costruzioni-bormidese-in-serie-b ### 2026-09-12: Sampdoria seeks first season victory amid injury recovery Sampdoria seeks its first win of the season against Mantova, with potential returns from injured players Tobias Lauritsen and Luca Ravanelli to bolster the squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-seeks-first-season-victory-amid-injury-recovery ### 2026-09-09: Mantova prepares for Sampdoria match with player updates and traffic restrictions Mantova prepares for the upcoming Serie B match against Sampdoria, involving player injury updates and significant local traffic restrictions and road closures around Stadio Danilo Martelli. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mantova-prepares-for-sampdoria-match-with-player-updates-and-traffic-restrictions ### 2026-08-29: Italian football: Sampdoria injury crisis and Serie C match results Sampdoria faces an injury crisis and potential new signings, while Juve Stabia secured a 2-1 comeback win against Sampdoria and Perugia drew 2-2 with Vis Pesaro in Serie C action. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-teams-prepare-for-upcoming-competitive-seasons ### 2026-08-28: Juve Stabia defeats Sampdoria 2-1 in Serie B comeback Juve Stabia defeated Sampdoria 2-1 in Serie B, completing a comeback victory at the Ferraris. The match was marred by multiple injuries to Sampdoria players, including Mattia Viti. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-prepares-for-home-debut-against-juve-stabia-amid-injury-concerns ### 2026-08-26: Sampdoria secures draw against Cesena Sampdoria earned a draw against Cesena, overcoming a red card and injury concerns with a strong performance from captain Henderson. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-secures-draw-against-cesena ### 2026-08-23: Cesena and Sampdoria draw 1-1 in Serie B season opener Cesena and Sampdoria drew 1-1 in their Serie B opener. Cesena led through Shpendi but conceded an equalizer after David was sent off, leaving them with ten men for much of the second half. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-faces-injury-crisis-ahead-of-cesena-match ### 2026-08-20: Sampdoria prepares for Cesena match amid squad fitness concerns Sampdoria faces squad selection challenges ahead of their match against Cesena, with manager Bernardo Corradi managing multiple player fitness concerns and tactical adjustments. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-prepares-for-cesena-match-amid-squad-fitness-concerns ### 2026-08-14: Sampdoria prepares for Coppa Italia match against Cremonese Sampdoria prepares for a Coppa Italia clash against Cremonese in Bolzano as the club manages a squad overhaul and roster limit constraints. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampdoria-prepares-for-coppa-italia-match-against-cremonese --- Cite as: Sampdoria squad, fitness, and early season updates. 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