Frank's Calcio

Capocannoniere Preview After a thrilling 2016-17 season, where we saw 6 players score 20+ league goals for the first time since 1997-98, back when Bierhoff, Ronaldo, Baggio, Batistuta, Del Piero & Montella were bagging goals for fun.  I take a look at the contenders to Dzeko's throne as the Capocannoniere... Edin Dzeko (AS Roma)  Positionally, Dzeko is arguably the best forward in Serie A, but in my opinion, he wastes far too many great chances. Where ever he goes, he does always manage to get more than his fair share of goals. Edin will feel the loss of Mo Salah more than most, having been assisted by Salah in 7 of his 29 goals. Prediction: 16-21 goals Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus) Higuain is a complete striker. Big, strong and naturally gifted in front of goal. If Allegri's change of formation will suit anyone, then it will be Higuain. The addition of Douglas Costa (if played down the left) will be perfect for Higuain, as he will fed with a flurry ...

Genoa CFC: The Selling Club   Genoa CFC are the oldest club in Italy and the 4th most successful club with 9 Serie A Titles (albeit the last one being in 1924), but they have a real problem keeping hold of their quality players. This in part may be down to President Preziosi wanting to keep relations with his peers, but sometimes his motives are to the detriment of the football club. Also, Preziosi has been around a scandal or two during his tenure. Rumours have been circulating (once again), that Preziosi is actively looking to sell the club, although he saved Genoa from bankruptcy back in 2003, it might be time for someone with new ideas to take the club forward. Last night, Giovanni ‘Cholito’ Simeone said his goodbyes to the Ros soblù as he starts his new adventure with Fiorentina for a fee in the region of  €15. Simeone is not the first hot talent to leave Genoa, nor will he be the last, I take a look at some of the players who have moved away from L...