Dallinga reveals Zirkzee verdict on Liverpool and Bologna’s ‘dream’

New Bologna striker Thijs Dallinga stays ‘optimistic’ regardless of being nonetheless with out objectives this season and divulges what Joshua Zirkzee informed the Rossoblu squad earlier than a Champions League match towards Liverpool.

Dallinga joined Bologna in a €15m deal from Ligue 1 facet Toulouse FC final summer time however is struggling to satisfy expectations. The Dutchman hasn’t but scored a purpose in 12 appearances throughout all competitions and noticed the Argentinean

Dallinga’s compatriot Zirkzee additionally struggled in his first season on the Stadio Dall’Ara earlier than netting 11 objectives in 34 Serie A matches in 2023-24.

“I’ve heard that he additionally struggled in his first season right here. We’re totally completely different, however maybe we face among the identical issues,” Dallinga Corriere dello Sport.

“That is soccer. You haven’t any time to adapt. The membership pays some huge cash to purchase you, and folks count on you to attain objectives, so that they assist you. Because of this I need to do properly with Bologna, and if I stay optimistic, I can repay the membership.”

Zirkzee, now at Manchester United, earlier than an away Champions League recreation at Liverpool, which the Reds gained 2-0.

Dallinga reveals Zirkzee verdict on Liverpool and Bologna’s ‘dream’

“Everybody needed to speak to him, so it obtained late, and we didn’t have a lot time,” mentioned Dallinga.

“We didn’t discuss a lot about Bologna. He spoke primarily about Liverpool, which he had already confronted, saying it will be a difficult recreation.”

Dallinga had a purpose disallowed at Anfield in October however had scored on the Reds’ house with Toulouse within the earlier marketing campaign.

“It’s an iconic place stuffed with historical past. It’s exceptional to play there,” mentioned the 24-year-old.

“We misplaced a Europa League recreation there final season, however I scored a purpose. It was good to return. I felt further feelings as a result of I scored once more, however sadly, it was disallowed.”

Bologna have only one level within the Champions League this season and have but to attain a purpose within the competitors.

Nonetheless, they’re within the Coppa Italia Spherical of 16 and solely misplaced one Serie A match this time period, successful the final three consecutive league video games.

“Now we have many targets. The dream is to win the Coppa Italia, advance within the Champions League, and end as excessive as doable within the Serie A desk,” concluded Dallinga.

“Personally, I need to return to the pitch and do what I did final season.”