The latest rumors regarding the probable starting eleven that Mancini will choose to face off Sampdoria say that Kovacic and Shaqiri will play from the first minute. Sky also refers that the midfield will be robust and composed by Medel and Kuzmanovic in front of the defensive line. The biggest doubt remains whether Lukas Podolski will be a starter or not, he might be rested to be fit in the league.
Source: Sky
