Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano is feeling optimistic after their recent 2-0 victory against Cagliari. He believes that the team has finally started to shake off their rough start to the season and can now start building momentum. Italiano emphasized the need for the team to maintain the same determination and attitude in their upcoming match against Lecce at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Saturday at 14.00 GMT.
The Rossoblu have had a challenging season so far, with their home fixture against Milan being called off due to severe weather warnings. Despite this, they managed to secure only their second victory of the season with goals from Riccardo Orsolini and Jens Odgaard. Italiano emphasized the importance of building on their recent performance and not letting their foot off the gas, especially after a lackluster second half against Cagliari.
Italiano expressed his hope that the team will take to the field with the same determination and attitude in their upcoming match. He acknowledged that while they had many scoring opportunities in their previous games, they were lacking a bit of luck. With over 25,000 fans expected to attend the match, Italiano sees an opportunity to fuel the passion in the city with positive results.
Unfortunately, the team will be without Lewis Ferguson and Charalampos Lykogiannis for the match against Lecce. Ferguson, who was set to make his return after a six-month injury layoff, was ruled out due to flu symptoms, while Lykogiannis is sidelined with a calf injury sustained in the Champions League defeat to Aston Villa.
Italiano is aware of the threat that Lecce poses, citing their strength and pace as areas of concern for Bologna. He highlighted the team’s tendency to make avoidable errors in the opposition half, emphasizing the need for focus and concentration in the upcoming match.
Despite a mixed start to the season, with only one loss in Serie A but six draws, Bologna has struggled in the Champions League, with one point and zero goals scored in three fixtures. They will face AS Monaco in their next Champions League match on Tuesday, looking to improve their performance in the competition. Italiano remains hopeful that the team can continue to build on their recent success and turn their season around.
