Sampdoria U20 vs Sestri Levante - Friendlies Clubs

A fascinating Friendlies Clubs chapter awaits on August 19, 2026 when Sampdoria U20 take on Sestri Levante at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

Both Sampdoria U20 and Sestri Levante will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Friendlies Clubs. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Sampdoria U20 will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Sestri Levante's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. He also played predominantly as a right winger or shadow striker for Juve.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.