Genoa supremo Enrico Preziosi is expecting UEFA Cup qualification this season.

"Last year we surprised everyone, but now the expectations are different because the fans want the team to go even further," he explained.

"The main thing is to consolidate the good things we did last year, but I won't deny that we want to be fighting for a place in Europe.

"We have bought interesting young players like Andrea Ranocchia and Felice Natalino, following our policy of investing in young talent."