{"id":1504701,"date":"2026-10-19T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1504701"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:05:40","slug":"frosinone-serie-a-surprise-package-giacomo-calo","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/frosinone-serie-a-surprise-package-giacomo-calo\/","title":{"rendered":"Frosinone emerge as Serie A\u2019s surprise package under Massimiliano Alvini"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/frosinone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frosinone<\/a> didn\u2019t enjoy the grand return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/serie-a-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serie A<\/a> that they would have liked. Indeed, they finished one point behind eventual champions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/venezia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venezia<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, promotion to Italy\u2019s top tier was welcomed with open arms. Having endured a disappointing return to Serie B following their 2024 relegation, it was a marked improvement in fortunes. Importantly yet, they\u2019ve made a solid start to life back in Serie A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/add-squawka-to-your-google-news-feed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-teams-struggling-to-handle-frosinone\" data-level=\"3\">Teams struggling to handle Frosinone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-giacomo-calo-influence\" data-level=\"3\">Giacomo Calo influence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-alvini-s-set-his-side-up-to-maximise-calo-output\" data-level=\"3\">Alvini&#8217;s set his side up to maximise Calo output<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whereas Venezia are labouring at the foot of the table with just three points to their name owing to a six-game losing run to open up the season, Frosinone sit sixth in the league. They\u2019re above the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/juventus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juventus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/napoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Napoli<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/atalanta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atalanta<\/a> following their 4-2 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sassuolo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sassuolo<\/a> on Friday night. They recovered from a 3-0 loss to the Partenopei in style. Head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/massimiliano-alvini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Massimiliano Alvini<\/a> deserves ample credit, and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvini took over the Frosinone reins last summer, and immediately masterminded promotion in his debut campaign at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. And to oversee such a fine start to the campaign warrants ample praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-teams-struggling-to-handle-frosinone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teams struggling to handle Frosinone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 56-year-old favours a high-octane, high-pressing approach. His Frosinone side start in a 4-2-3-1 setup but sit deep to soak up pressure before springing forward at speed. The Canaries have managed just 42.6% possession in the 2026\/27 Serie A campaign, the fourth lowest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crucially is that Frosinone work tirelessly off the ball to boost their chances of catching opponents short. Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/roma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roma<\/a> (396) have made more ball recoveries than Alvini\u2019s side (373). 19.9 tackles and 10.6 interceptions per game rank second and third, respectively. 16 fouls per game is more than any other team. They aren\u2019t afraid to get their hands dirty in their efforts to both minimise pressure on the goal, and subsequently hit teams hard and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all, 348 attempted long passes is the fourth most in the division. 16 shots following a counter attack is more than any other Serie A team. While they\u2019ve netted just one counter-attacking goal this season, there\u2019s a clear plan in place to aggressively pursue the ball before springing forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this does mean is that while they rank fourth for shots per game (17.4), they are also second for shots conceded per game (19.6). The in-your-face defensive approach does disrupt opponents. It also leaves gaps at the back that can be exploited, evident in that nine goals conceded is the same as 13th-place <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/torino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torino<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, it\u2019s an approach that is working so far. A 2-0 home win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/como\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Como<\/a> has been the highlight of the season far. Cesc Fabregas\u2019 side dominated possession, yet couldn\u2019t handle Frosinone\u2019s relentless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-giacomo-calo-influence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giacomo Calo influence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giacomo Calo was arguably Frosinone\u2019s star player in last month\u2019s home triumph over Como, and he\u2019s the heartbeat of this side. Calo netted the opener against Como, that one of two league goals this season, while he has one assist to his name this term.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Frosinone midfielder Giacomo Calo ranks top for chances created in the 2026\/27 Serie A season\" class=\"wp-image-1504702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/19124617\/season_stat-leader-top-10-no-image-18.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That assist haul should be higher. That\u2019s because Calo ranks top for chances created (29) in Serie A this season. The 29-year-old is third for big chances created (5) and sixth for accurate long passes by outfield players (22).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At club level, 352 passes is comfortably the most for Frosinone. An 81.5% pass accuracy doesn\u2019t make for great reading, but he is the player who takes the most risks for Frosinone. Alvini doesn\u2019t want his players to hold onto the ball for the sake of it. Rather, he wants to get the ball wide and forward as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As such, Calo\u2019s passes aren\u2019t always going to find their mark. When they do, then Frosinone\u2019s chances of scoring increase significantly. This is for two reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-alvini-s-set-his-side-up-to-maximise-calo-output\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alvini&#8217;s set his side up to maximise Calo output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, Calo doesn\u2019t have the same defensive responsibility as midfield partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/patrizio-masini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patrizio Masini<\/a>. The 25-year-old has made 19 tackles and 11 interceptions in Serie A this season. By comparison, Calo has made five tackles and two interceptions. Masini is the workhorse in the middle of the park. This frees up his 29-year-old teammate to work his magic on the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondly, Calo has speedy wingers down either flank to maximise his range of passing. Just 25% of Frosinone\u2019s attacks come through the middle of the park, the third lowest such proportion in the division. On the flanks, he has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/giorgi-kvernadze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giorgi Kvernadze<\/a> down the left and one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/seydou-fini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seydou Fini<\/a> or Fares Ghedjemis on the right. The trio rank in the top three for completed take ons per 90 of all Frosinone players (3, 2.2 and 1.3, respectively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With rapid options on the right and left, Calo\u2019s ability to rapidly set his side on the frontfoot has enabled Frosinone to make a fine start to the Serie A season. It\u2019s some feat for a player in his debut campaign in Italy\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as long as he has the speedsters down the wings and the midfield partner to carry out the dirty, defensive work, then Calo should continue to shine in Serie A, thus allowing Frosinone to continue to exceed expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frosinone didn\u2019t enjoy the grand return to Serie A that they would have liked. Indeed, they finished one point behind eventual champions Venezia. Even so, promotion to Italy\u2019s top tier was welcomed with open arms. Having endured a disappointing return to Serie B following their 2024 relegation, it was a marked improvement in fortunes. 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