The 1992-93 campaign was a season of vital transition for Sampdoria as The Blucerchiati, under new manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, navigated the difficult period following the departure of star striker Gianluca Vialli. They finished 7th in Serie A, narrowly missing out on a return to international competition. Leading the line and carrying the legacy of the club was the legendary forward Roberto Mancini, whose 15 goals were crucial in a season defined by a struggle for defensive consistency but one which laid the crucial foundation for the new era at the club.