He might have “popped” it Luca Calcagno the race remained at two for the bench of Savona in which he was also involved Fabrizio Monte, fresh from excellent seasons with Bragno and Vadese. A choice that goes against the trend in recent years of the blue and white colours, whatever the corporate structure, given that they would not focus on former prestigious players (Biffi and Balleri for example) or very experienced coaches such as Ermanno Frumento or Maurizio Podestà. This time, it seems that the club wants to focus on an emerging young player, even if Calcagno’s CV already has the “requirements” for the task he is called to do.
In fact, the first milestone dates back to the 2017/2018 season when he ferried Varazze from the bottom of the Group C table of the First Category to victory in the championship with 64 points. Then, in the higher category, a year of adjustment with salvation. But it is in the following season, interrupted in February by Covid, that Calcagno attracted even more of the spotlight by competing at the top of the Promotion against two battleships such as Sestrese and Taggia. He closed that “short” tournament in third place.
In the 21/22 season he was chosen by Spotornese to try the First Category jump. Also here, a championship played at the top and in the balance until the end. San Francesco Loano had come out on top on the final day thanks to a draw in the direct match. Then, a bitter epilogue with the defeat in the 116th minute in the playoff against Priamar Liguria. However, that placement allowed Spotornese to play in the First Category the following year.
Arenzanese, he declared in an interview with his colleague Claudio Nucci for IVG that he was inspired by his fellow citizen Alberto Corradiformer collaborator of Juric and now guide of the surprising Arenzano who with many young people plays aggressive and fast football at the top of the Eccellenza.
In fact, speaking with Calcagno’s former players and observing him on the bench, the definition that often goes around is that of “hammer”. The imprint is that of proactive football with high pressing. Now, after two years of stopping due to personal issues, the probable return to the track with the added difficulty of having only one objective, victory.
In terms of the squad, for which many changes are expected, he should still be able to count on Bova, Fancellu, Incorvaia, Cherkez, Romano, Doci, Covelli and Castiglia. However, other confirmations cannot be ruled out while it is certain that there will be significant arrivals.
