Marco Di Vaio insists Genoa will be more than relegation fodder this season.

"We aren't just aiming for salvation - we have higher targets," the 31-year-old revealed. We're aware of the weight of expectation and we will do everything we can to avoid disappointing anyone.

"It has been years since I had a pre-season like this and I think it won't take long to feel the benefits. At Monaco and Valencia you spend almost all your time in sports centres."