Sampdoria hoping to avoid Tottenham in Champions League

Sampdoria manager Mimmo Di Carlo admits that he would like to avoid Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League preliminary round.

“There is only one team that I would like to avoid – Tottenham,” said Di Carlo.

“In August the English clubs start out very strong and they would put us under a great deal of pressure in terms of tempo.

“The others, albeit strong, I would take on with optimism. Let us not forget we also have champions and I doubt many sides have strikers like Antonio Cassano, Giampaolo Pazzini, Guido Marilungo and Nicola Pozzi.”

He added: “The English sides are good, but if we arrive at this appointment on form then we have a hunger that allows us to battle on level terms with anyone.

“This Samp is capable of anything and I think we’ve already proved that. The club is building a solid squad and you can see the long-term planning at work.”

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