Genoa have recalled Marco Borriello in attack for this afternoon's Derby della Lanterna clash with Sampdoria.

Borriello partners Ciro Immobile in attack in a positive starting XI from Genoa coach Davide Ballardini.

Sampdoria have been handed a boost with the return of Andrea Poli and Nenad Krsticic in midfield from suspension and injury respectively.

Mauro Icardi will play in attack with support from Eder and Marcelo Estigarribia.

Genoa: Frey; Granqvist, Portanova, Manfredini, Pisano, Kucka, Matuzalem, Antonelli, Moretti, Immobile, Borriello

Sampdoria: Romero, Gastaldello, Palombo, Costa; De Silvestri, Obiang, Krsticic, Poli, Estigarribia, Icardi, Eder