2003–04 UC Sampdoria season

U.C. Sampdoria returned to Serie A after a four year-absence, and immediately re-established itself as a team on the top half of the domestic championship. Goalkeeper Francesco Antonioli offered crucial experience, but apart from him did the bulk of the squad play in the 2002-03 Serie B, with top goalscorers Fabio Bazzani and Francesco Flachi quickly adjusting themselves to the higher pace of Serie A. Midfielders Sergio Volpi and Angelo Palombo also stood out. Right back Aimo Diana even earned a call-up to the national team following his performances.

Sampdoria
2003-04 season
ChairmanRiccardo Garrone
ManagerWalter Novellino
Serie A8th
Coppa ItaliaLast 16
Top goalscorerFabio Bazzani (13)

Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Attackers

Serie A
Main article: 2003–04 Serie A
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
6 Lazio 34 16 8 10 52 38 +14 56 Qualification to UEFA Cup first round
7 Udinese[lower-alpha 1] 34 13 11 10 44 40 +4 50
8 Sampdoria 34 11 13 10 40 42 −2 46
9 Chievo 34 11 11 12 36 37 −1 44
10 Lecce 34 11 8 15 43 56 −13 41
Source: Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio – La Storia 1898-2004, Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) tiebreaker for relevant positions 3) head-to-head points and goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. Udinese gained entry to the 2004–05 UEFA Cup as Coppa Italia because both finalists Lazio and Juventus qualified for the 2004–05 UEFA Cup and the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League through league position, respectively.

Matches

Topscorers

Sources
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