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Today, Sampdoria has only one mission: to aim for survival. The situation is critical, with the risk of the team being relegated to Serie C. The situation.

No longer enough are the history and trophies, the European nights and the champions of the past. Sampdoria is now facing a survival test, with only two victories in the last twenty-two matches and a future that oscillates between the hope of staying and the abyss of relegation to Serie C. In a Serie B where every mistake can turn into a sentence, the time for analysis is over: concrete, urgent, and collective answers are needed.

The glorious blucerchiata epic, from Mantovani to Wembley, remains etched in the memory of the fans, but today it seems like a distant, almost mythological tale. The Sampdoria of Boskov, Vialli, Mancini, and Pagliuca was a model of identity, compact, audacious football. That team knew what it wanted to be.

Today, however, Sampdoria struggles even to recognize itself. The reality of the numbers speaks volumes: 32 points in as many matches, eighteenth place, and the relegation zone getting closer. Memories are no longer enough to sustain a team that has lost itself.

A structural crisis, not just technical

The problem is not just in the results. It is deeper. It is a problem of identity and direction. From the departure of Paolo Mantovani onwards, Samp has experienced a slow and relentless decline: first silent, then evident, and now dramatically explosive.

The Ferrero era has contributed to undermining the club’s credibility, bringing it to the brink of collapse. The new ownership, despite good intentions, must deal with a malfunctioning machine, a squad built with limited resources, and a fan base that – rightly – demands answers, not excuses.

Rotating coaches, stagnant results

Three coaches changed in one season are enough to tell the story of the instability reigning in the club. Neither Pirlo, nor Sottil, nor Semplici have been able to provide a real turning point. And now it’s up to Alberico Evani, supported by a club legend like Attilio Lombardo, to attempt the miracle in extremis. However, a change in coaching alone is not enough: leadership on the field, unity in the locker room, and a clear club direction are needed. Survival is built with a vision, not with panic.

Six matches to decide the future

The schedule allows no distractions: Cittadella, Juve Stabia, Carrarese, Cremonese, Catanzaro, Salernitana. Six finals. On Saturday at Marassi, Cittadella arrives, a direct rival with only three points of advantage. A victory would not only allow catching up with the Venetians but also overtaking them. It is a moment for courage and clarity. Every mistake from now on could cost a category. And with it, Sampdoria’s own future in professional football.

A return to the essence is needed

To survive, Samp must rediscover itself. Not in trophies, but in the values that made it great: teamwork, identity, pride. It is not enough to play not to be relegated: one must fight to deserve to stay. And this requires not only legs and tactics, but also heart and mind. The memory of Mantovani’s Samp is not just nostalgia: it is a compass. And only those who do not forget where they come from can truly hope to rise again.

Time is running out. But not all is lost. Serie B is a cruel league, but it always offers an opportunity. The question now is only one: is Sampdoria ready to seize it?