Serie A Preview: Genoa

After a decent first season back in the Seria A where they finished in mid-table, Genoa have opted for revolution rather than evolution. They’ve been one of the most active sides in the transfer market and at least six of next season’s starting eleven are set to be filled by new arrivals.

Genoa have opted to stick by manager Gianpiero Gasperini who did better than expected last season despite a couple of worrying patches. Surprisingly, they were the ones who won out the auction for former Roma defender Matteo Ferrari whilst the additions of Giandomenico Mesto from Reggina and Raffaele Palladino from Juventus are both intelligent signings. That trend should continue after the arrival of the wily Rino Foschi (pictured) from Palermo to take over the role of general manager.

Lucho Figueroa is worshiped among the fans yet he is no Marco Boriello whose presence will be greatly missed unless Genoa make a move in the last days of the transfer window.

Key Man: One of the revelations of last season Omar Milanetto’s vision in midfield remain fundamental for Genoa, with the midfielder giving balance to a side that is often too focused on the attack.

Best bit of business: There’s too much unjustified hype around Matteo Ferrari to make him anything more than a decent signing. Not the same can be said of Raffaele Palladino who found it next to impossible to break through at Juventus but who has the talent to make his former club regret letting him go.

Keep an eye out for… Sokratis Papastathopoulos. Rino Foschi’s first buy since taking over as general manager at Genoa, the young defender is already a Greek international and if someone like Foschi swears by his talent, then he must have something to him.

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