Genoa's youth coach, Domenico Criscito, gave an interview to *Il Secolo XIX* in which he spoke about the young talent Robinho Junior, who seems destined to become one of the Primavera's stars. Criscito underlined Robinho's ability to "create", calling him "talented" and recalling having played against the youngster's father, a former left-footed player, and having noticed similarities between the two. The coach also observed that Robinho, during training, sometimes carries out actions that may appear "nonsense", but that his contribution is significant, especially when it comes to finishing chances: "he takes the goal 10 times out of 9 total shots", explained Criscito.
Criscito's comment was not limited to Robinho. He also highlighted the growth of Marcelo Vaz, a defender born in 2007, who, although he still has to mature defensively and in crossing, shows promising potential. The coach expressed confidence in Vaz's future, stating that the youngster is already showing good vision of the game and strong determination.
Among the players who have attracted Criscito's attention is also Francesco Bellone, born in 2008, who suffered an ankle injury. The coach expressed concern for his condition, wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping that he can return to the field as soon as possible. Additionally, Criscito mentioned that DeRossi appears to need new ideas and approaches to improve his performance. The coach hinted that youngsters from the academy could be the key to providing these new prospects.
Criscito's story offers a clear picture of the prospects of Genoa's youth sector. While Robinho Junior continues to show an innate talent and creativity that sets him apart, other youngsters such as Marcelo Vaz and Francesco Bellone are still working to consolidate their technical and physical skills. With the support of the coach and a targeted development path, Genoa seems ready to transform these talents into future protagonists of Italian football.