Club: U.C. Sampdoria

Season (around): 1995/96

• Head coach/Manager: Sven-Göran Eriksson
• Country: Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa)

Context and season summary:

• Sven-Göran Eriksson, the well-known Swedish manager, took charge of Sampdoria in the mid-1990s following successful spells elsewhere (notably with Lazio later). His tenure at Sampdoria covered the 1995–96 season.
• In the 1995–96 Serie A campaign Sampdoria finished in the lower half of the table compared with their early-1990s highs (they had been Serie A champions in 1990–91 and European Cup finalists in 1991). The club was in a rebuilding phase after the departure of several stars from their early-decade best sides.
• Domestic cup and European involvement were limited that season; Sampdoria were not a major contender for trophies in 1995–96, and their league form reflected a transitional period for the squad and club finances.

Notable players (typical names associated with Sampdoria mid-1990s):

• Pagliuca (goalkeeper; although Gianluca Pagliuca had left for Inter in 1994, Sampdoria’s goalkeeping options featured other experienced keepers in the mid-90s)
• Alessandro Melli, Roberto Mancini and Attilio Lombardo were key figures earlier in the decade; by 1995/96 some had moved on but those names remain associated with Sampdoria’s recent past.
• The mid-90s squad also blended younger Italian players and foreign signings as the club sought to regain competitiveness.

Style and reputation under Eriksson:

• Eriksson emphasized organization, tactical discipline, and a pragmatic approach. He is recognized for steadying teams and implementing clear structures—traits that later defined his successful period at Lazio and the England national team.

Aftermath: Sven-Göran Eriksson moved on from Sampdoria after a relatively brief stay; he later achieved greater success at Lazio (winning Serie A in 1999–2000) and became England manager in 2001.

Note: Exact league position, match statistics, and complete squad lists for the 1995–96 season can be provided if detailed numbers (final Serie A position, points, top scorers, appearances) are required.