Bologna director Marco Di Vaio reveals he used Fiorentina’s predicament to encourage the group forward of their Europa League play-off with SK Brann. ‘We handed on the message.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Dall’Ara at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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The Rossoblu had been in dismal kind to begin 2026, however seem to have actually turned a nook now with three consecutive victories in all competitors.
That included final week’s , achieved because of a Santiago Castro strike.
Di Vaio retains Bologna on their toes
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Nikola Moro of Bologna FC 1909 celebrates a aim with group mates throughout the Serie A match between Torino FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 15, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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“We have to be concentrated and have respect,”
“We handed on the message to the gamers of what’s taking place in Florence, as a result of you’ll be able to take nothing as a right in Europe.”
As Bologna had been warming up, Fiorentina had fumbled a 3-0 first leg benefit within the Convention League play-off with Jagiellonia.
“Our coach did very effectively, realising the system couldn’t deal with three strikers, so we opted to search out extra solidity, and now wish to get a way of consistency to our outcomes.
“I used to be a striker, so I understand how necessary it’s to assist out the defenders. That’s basic for our strategy to soccer, now Santiago Castro is again on kind, we hope Thijs Dallinga will get there too.”
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Santiago Castro of Bologna FC 1909 celebrates a aim with group mates throughout the Serie A match between Torino FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 15, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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It’s a slender benefit within the Europa League play-off, particularly contemplating their file on the Stadio Dall’Ara has been fairly poor within the event thus far this season.
That features a 0-0 draw with SK Brann in November, albeit when Charalampos Lykogiannis was despatched off within the opening half-hour.
It was confirmed yesterday that Juan Miranda might be out for circa three weeks after a muscular damage, becoming a member of Lykogiannis on the therapy desk.
VERONA, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna FC competes for the ball with Domagoj Bradarić of Hellas Verona throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 15, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Nevertheless, Riccardo Orsolini is struggling for taking part in time in the mean time.
“Orsolini is a reference level on and off the sphere for us, however he’s additionally very unpredictable as a participant,” added Di Vaio.
“We have now a robust squad and everyone seems to be necessary, together with Orso. I anticipate a response from him, as a result of he is aware of that he will be decisive at any second.”