Preseason friendlies: Parma vs. Sampdoria, probable lineups

The Trofeo Doppio Malto is scheduled for Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Tardini, with Parma and Sampdoria set to face off. Neither team has particularly shone in preseason so far: Parma, which plays in Serie A, has recorded three draws against Sassuolo, Arezzo, and Iraklis. Sampdoria, who will be aiming for promotion to Serie A this year, drew with Cagliari and lost to Novara.

Despite rumors of his departure, Suzuki could still start for Parma. Cuesta will rely on Mikolajewski, Pellegrino, and Ondrejka up front. In midfield, Ordonez will partner Keita and Konate. The fullbacks will be Delprato and Valeri.

Sampdoria will field a front three of Sinani, Lauritsen, and De Paoli. Lorenzo Insigne isn’t ready yet, while Begic is expected to rejoin the squad next week. In defense, Viti could make his debut alongside Gartenmann. In midfield: Henderson, Esposito, and Abildgaard,

Parma vs. Sampdoria, probable lineups
Parma (4-3-3): Suzuki; Delprato, Circati, Troilo, Valeri; Keita, Ordonez, Konate; Mikolajewski, Pellegrino, Ondrejka
Sampdoria (4-3-3): Ghidotti; Di Pardo, Gartenmann, Viti, Cicconi; Henderson, Esposito, Abildgaard; Sinani, Lauritsen, Depaoli

Rumors surrounding Suzuki point to a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain: according to French sources, the European champions are finalizing the purchase of the Japanese goalkeeper for approximately 40 million euros. A loan move for the Japanese goalkeeper to Juventus is also possible, though the player—who remains perplexed by the entire situation—still needs to be convinced. All eyes are also on Pellegrino, who takes the field tonight for Parma but whose future is uncertain: Juventus had considered a possible transfer for the forward, although according to the latest rumors, the deal appears very difficult to finalize. Fiorentina is also said to have inquired about him: they are monitoring him in case Moise Kean leaves.