For that reason, Napoli will edge a lively encounter - with a fifth straight win putting them top of the pile once more.
Summer signing - who later apologised to the home fans after scoring a brace against his former club - helped the Blucerchiati to an impressive 3-0 win in Tuscany.
© Reuters It is 10 years since Sampdoria last competed in Serie B, and while they may currently sit a comfortable-enough seven points above the drop zone, a shaky run of form to finish the year has left them fearing the worst.