Carpi coach Fabrizio Castori is determined that they make their mark this season.

Carpi are in Serie A for the first time in their history.

“Are we feeling nervous? No, let's say it is a great joy for me to get back to work and start this adventure in Serie A," Castori told reporters at their first training session.

“We are really hungry, because we earned it with sweat and fighting for every ball, so we don't want to be just passing by. We don't intend to be bit-part players.

“Our attitude must be the same as last season, keeping our style of football. Clearly the step up to Serie A requires more quality, but we are working to improve that aspect too.

“We have an advantage in tactical terms, as so many players here already know each other."