Harry Winks makes first competitive appearance for 239 DAYS as he makes debut for Sampdoria

Harry Winks plays first competitive match for 239 DAYS as he finally makes his debut for Sampdoria… but the on-loan Spurs midfielder can’t help the Serie A strugglers from slipping to another defeat after late heartbreak

• Harry Winks joined Serie A’s Sampdoria in August on loan from Tottenham
• But an ankle problem kept him sidelined until now after he underwent surgery
• Winks returned to play 29 minutes on Monday v Empoli as his side lost 1-0
• Sampdoria are in 19th place and have won just two games in the league

By Jake Nisse For Mailonline

Published: 10:04 GMT, 17 January 2023 | Updated: 10:04 GMT, 17 January 2023