Genoa vs Frosinone: Serie A Team News & El Shaarawy's Return
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Genoa and Frosinone meet in the fourth round of the 2026/27 Serie A season this Saturday, September 12. With the hosts desperate to reverse a disastrous start to their league campaign, both sides will view this early-season encounter as a crucial opportunity to build vital momentum.
Genoa Form Guide: Searching for a Spark
It has been a punishing start to the new campaign for Genoa, who remain rooted to the bottom of the Serie A standings with zero points. Following consecutive shutout defeats to Napoli (2-0) and Lazio (1-0) where they registered 19 combined shots without finding the net, their defensive frailties were exposed in a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como in their last league outing. The hosts urgently need to find a balance between their unrewarded attacking intent and a leaky backline.
Frosinone Look to Build on Solid Start
Massimiliano Alvini’s Frosinone arrive with three points from their opening fixtures, positioning them safely in mid-table as the autumn schedule begins. While they suffered a recent defeat to Lazio, they showed resilience in a 1-1 Coppa Italia draw against Sassuolo. Alvini has quickly implemented a structured system, and his squad will see an opportunity to exploit a vulnerable Genoa side that has struggled to control matches.
Team News and Injury Latest
Genoa reshaped their attacking options late in the transfer window. Stephan El Shaarawy has returned to the club where his career began 16 years ago, and they secured the deadline-day loan signing of Robinho Jr from Santos to bolster a misfiring frontline. Lorenzo Venturino remains sidelined with an injury, meaning Lorenzo Colombo is heavily tipped to lead the line once again. Hamed Traore is also available to feature in the midfield.
For Frosinone, Alvini is likely to rely on the core group that secured their early points. Recent tactical setups have featured a solid spine including Florian Grillitsch and Kevin Akpoguma, with Alessio Zerbin providing width and Daniel Birligea operating in the attacking third.
Looking ahead, securing a positive result here could define the trajectory of the autumn fixtures for both clubs. Genoa must stop the rot quickly before an unwanted survival battle takes shape, while Frosinone will aim to cement their mid-table stability as the Serie A calendar intensifies.
