Vincenzo Italiano insists ‘doesn’t diminish’ Bologna and their marketing campaign, as they couldn’t recuperate from the double whammy of purpose and crimson card.
The Rossoblu have actually hit issues in Serie A throughout latest weeks, as this was their second consecutive residence defeat after the 3-1 to Cremonese, and so they have only one level from the final three rounds.
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It was a free header from Juan Cabal on a brief nook that proved decisive, adopted 5 minutes later by the crimson card for Torbjorn Heggem as he introduced down Lois Openda.
Italiano recognises Bologna strengths and weaknesses
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, seems on the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
“We have been up in opposition to a robust opponent that discovered itself prepared within the large moments, with the physicality of Thuram, the expertise of Locatelli, the dynamism of Cambiaso and McKennie,”
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“In my opinion we have been within the thick of the sport, we created possibilities and misplaced it on a set play. We then made life difficult for ourselves with the crimson card, however we have been proper in it up till then.”
There have been some defensive weaknesses on present, not simply on the nook for the purpose, but in addition fighting lengthy balls excessive.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, greets Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, previous to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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“We must always’ve been a bit faster to isolate Cambiaghi and Orsolini on the wings, however when you find yourself too gradual to create these overlaps, McKennie and Cambiaso get again to make it a five-man defence.
“As for the lengthy ball, we are able to battle at occasions, however Heggem bought the ball caught below his toes and wasn’t aggressive sufficient to clear, so he ended up working into the participant. We made too many errors general, just a few too many touches and passes,” continued Italiano.
“It might occur once you’ve had this many video games, we arrived residence on Friday at 5am and had just one coaching session to organize. That’s not an alibi, as a result of we had that different occasions and received, however simply being within the recreation for therefore lengthy I feel was good.
“All those that performed on Thursday have been struggling, as a result of it was raining so exhausting in Vigo and the pitch was very heavy, so I needed to rotate and most popular to begin those that have been at 100 per cent.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Lois Openda of Juventus is challenged by Emil Holm of Bologna through the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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Bologna did handle to present their Europa League prospects a big increase on Thursday with a 2-1 victory away to Celta Vigo, however regardless of squad rotation this night, they appeared to lack sharpness.
“We maybe weren’t as exact as typical, however Juve deserve credit score for making us battle and run exhausting tonight. Maybe with these three large video games one after one other, some fatigue set in, however this end result doesn’t diminish the group in any respect,” added Italiano.
“We’re disillusioned to have misplaced this night, however we misplaced in opposition to a Juventus facet who will problem for the highest spots this season and our journey continues. We’re within the Supercoppa Italiana subsequent week and we have to be happy with that.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Torbjorn Heggem of Bologna leaves the pitch after being proven a crimson card through the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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Now Italiano will journey to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana, the place they tackle Inter within the semi-final, as they’re the Coppa Italia holders and can due to this fact face the runners-up of the Scudetto.
The opposite semi-final is between Napoli and AC Milan, with the 2 winners going head-to-head on December 22.