Bologna returned to profitable methods with a 2-1 victory away to Torino FC, a consequence that might show pivotal in reigniting their season after a troublesome spell.
Head coach Vincenzo Italiano praised match-winner Santiago Castro for his decisive contribution, highlighting the striker’s pure instincts in entrance of aim.
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“A centre-forward can typically function in that space and determine matches with an excellent piece of ability, like he did,” Italiano instructed Sky Sport,
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his crew’s first aim in the course of the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 11, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“Not each aim comes from a structured transfer. He had a superb instinct and scored a implausible aim that helped us win an important match after a troublesome interval. We want extra performances like that to maneuver past it.”
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Torino 1-2 Bologna – Italiano: ‘Rowe is enhancing so much’
The Rossoblu entrance line confirmed encouraging indicators, notably , who continues to adapt to Italian soccer.
“Above all Rowe is enhancing so much,” Italiano stated. “He has the power to do very nicely one-on-one. When he provides consistency and composure close to aim, he can develop into a top-level participant. He comes from a distinct footballing tradition, he’s younger and doesn’t converse a lot Italian but.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Jonathan Rowe competes for the ball with Sascha Britschgi of Parma Calcio
in the course of the Serie A match at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Italiano additionally pointed to the significance of extensive gamers contributing targets, whereas lamenting the timing of a setback for Federico Bernardeschi.
“Berna was rising and it’s a disgrace in regards to the harm, it occurred simply as he was discovering his rhythm. When he regains sharpness, he has the standard to shoot with extra precision. Objectives from wingers are essential.”
Regardless of the victory, Italiano confused that Bologna’s current struggles can’t be erased by one consequence alone.
“In a month and a half we misplaced our capability to attain recurrently and to restrict opponents. We deserted that. We want three, 4, 5 outcomes with sturdy performances. We need to progress in Europe and keep in a contest we care deeply about. Earlier than saying we’re out of this era, we’d like consistency in each performances and outcomes.”
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Vincenzo Italiano seems on in the course of the Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 15, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
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On whether or not the crew had misplaced momentum or course, he added:
“There are moments that flip negatively. We confronted groups in nice type, had purple playing cards and errors unexpectedly. We didn’t handle these conditions regularly. Our true worth isn’t the primary place we had after Udine, but it surely’s a lot larger than what we’ve proven lately. Enjoying with extra freedom helps, we are able to categorical ourselves even higher than immediately.”
The win provides reduction, however for Bologna the true check now lies in sustaining this stage over the approaching weeks.