Gianluca Atzori is ready to lead Catania into his first Serie A campaign.

"I am very excited and nervous about this debut, which feels 10,000 times stronger than how I felt ahead of my Serie C1 bow," said Atzori.

"We will play with the 4-3-3 system considering the guarantees it gave us in pre-season and because it fits the characteristics of the team well.

"Sampdoria are a great side and a tough opponent we must keep an eye on. I have already given my team precise instructions on how to confront them."