Frosinone's 2-0 win over Como has been hailed as a 'good sign for Italian football' by Mike Grella, who praised the Ciociari for fielding seven Italian players on Sunday. This is a significant development, as it highlights the progress made by Frosinone under coach Massimiliano Alvini.
Frosinone have lost only one game in Serie A so far, the first against Juventus, and are unbeaten in their last four, with three wins and one draw. This impressive run has been built on the back of Alvini's decision to field a predominantly Italian squad, which has paid dividends in their recent matches.
Como, on the other hand, had no Italian players in their starting XI against Frosinone. This lack of Italian talent has been a major issue for the Como side, who have struggled to compete with the likes of Frosinone. The Como team has signed some Italian players this summer, including Moise Kean, Mattia Liberali, and Samuele Ricci, but it seems that they still have a long way to go.
Frosinone coach Alvini, 56, had never won a Serie A match in the dugout before this season. However, he has already secured two victories, including the 2-0 win over Como. Alvini previously coached Cremonese in the second part of the 2022-23 campaign, but collected only seven draws and 11 defeats in 18 Serie A matches.
After the break, Frosinone will visit Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli at the Stadio Maradona, remarkably arriving with three more points than the Partenopei.