Vincenzo Italiano denies stories Jens Odgaard had been ‘forgotten’ at Bologna after a sensational strike to provide them a fifth consecutive victory in opposition to Pisa.
The Rossoblu had been in disastrous kind to start 2026, however appear to have actually turned a nook of late, as this night was their fifth win on the bounce in all competitors.
PISA, ITALY – MARCH 2: Santiago Castro of Bologna FC 1909 reacts throughout the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Bologna FC 1909 at Area Garibaldi on March 2, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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“Our first half was glorious, and Santiago Castro had two large probabilities the place we might’ve scored,”
“After the break, there was some inevitable fatigue, however we additionally know that everybody has been made to endure for outcomes right here. We’ve acquired a protracted option to go, however we maintain on to this win, the third in a row in Serie A, and need to proceed alongside this path.”
Bologna have been in motion on Thursday within the Europa League play-off, the place they eradicated SK Brann to arrange a Spherical of 16 showdown with fellow Italians Roma.
Bologna discovering their kind finally
PISA, ITALY – MARCH 2: Jens Odgaard of Bologna FC 1909 scores a purpose (not of FC Internazionale image) throughout the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Bologna FC 1909 at Area Garibaldi on March 2, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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“With such an intense fixture checklist, we’d like everybody within the squad to provide their contribution,” continued Italiano.
“Riccardo Orsolini had a superb influence off the bench, I favored his perspective. Federico Bernardeschi and Niccolò Cambiaghi each know they are often more practical, nevertheless it went alright at this time.”
There had been stories in current months that Odgaard was now not first selection for Italiano, placing his future at Bologna unsure, however the coach shrugs off these recommendations.
PISA, ITALY – MARCH 2: Jens Odgaard of Bologna FC 1909 celebrates after scoring a purpose throughout the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Bologna FC 1909 at Area Garibaldi on March 2, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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“Odgaard proved as soon as once more how decisive he may be in that place. He is aware of that when he’s referred to as upon, he has to provide his contribution. I definitely haven’t forgotten about him, we simply wanted to relaxation him a little bit.
“We’re going to must do the identical with Castro quickly, I’m apprehensive with the quantity he’s enjoying, he may get damage.”
Bologna have been pressured into two modifications at this time, the primary when Martin Vitik was left dazed after charging down a robust shot along with his face.
“Vitik and Joao Mario each had bruises to their knees,” insisted Italiano.