[LaVecchiaSignora]

Vincenzo Montella would gladly give up the chance to score in the Genoa derby. “As long as Sampdoria win!”

L’Aeroplanino has returned to the port city for his second stint at the club and prepares for Sunday night’s long-awaited Derby della Lanterna.


“I have often scored decisive goals in derby games, both in Genoa and Rome, where I fondly recall the four I put past Lazio,” smiled the former Roma star.


“We have an advantage – Genoa have been working towards this match for a week and could be too fired up for it, peaking early.”


The Blucerchiati had the distraction of Thursday’s UEFA Cup match with Aalborg, even though the 2-2 home result was not a good one for Walter Mazzarri’s side.


“Of course I hope to score, but the important thing is not that I am decisive, it is that Sampdoria wins the derby,” added Montella.


The veteran is expected to lead the starting XI at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday night, while Antonio Cassano remains sidelined with a thigh injury.

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