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Italiano: ‘Bologna lower than our requirements’ in 2-0 defeat to Atalanta

Vincenzo Italiano concedes Bologna ‘had been lower than our common requirements’ in , explaining why he made these substitutions in Bergamo.

The Rossoblu had been on a shocking run of type, successful six aggressive matches on the bounce till the 1-1 draw with Napoli, and had already eradicated Atalanta from the .

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Nevertheless, Mateo Retegui broke the impasse within the third minute, then battled with Jhon Lucumi on the nook flag to whip in a cross, permitting Mario Pasalic to seal the 2-0 end result.

Regardless of quite a few modifications, Bologna didn’t get again into the sport and dropped all the way down to fifth place, behind Juventus in fourth.

Italiano essential of Bologna strategy

BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 13: Dan Ndoye of Bologna controls the ball below strain from Berat Djimsiti of Atalanta throughout the Serie A match between Atalanta and Bologna at Gewiss Stadium on April 13, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Photos)

“We let ourselves get stunned within the first attacking transfer, our defenders might’ve finished higher, then whenever you go 2-0 down in opposition to Atalanta it’s not going to be simple,”

“There was a response, however we had been unable to open up the match with a aim. I had hoped for extra unpredictability within the second half, however the recreation was misplaced within the first 20 minutes, once we had been lower than our common requirements.”

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Contemplating their latest type and confidence, ought to Bologna have had the higher hand psychologically within the opening phases?

“We also needs to give credit score to Atalanta, as a result of we knew they’d come out combating and had been unable to regulate them. I didn’t suppose we had been sluggish a lot as missing focus on the small print, as a result of we might’ve finished higher on these two objectives,” famous Italiano.

“At instances, we had them on the ropes, so that’s the place we have to construct on for the upcoming matches.”

BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 13: Juan Miranda of Bologna clears the ball below strain from ata32during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Bologna at Gewiss Stadium on April 13, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Photos)

The Bologna coach mentioned earlier than kick-off that he had left Santiago Castro and Jens Odgaard on the bench as a result of they weren’t 100 per cent match.

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“They actually aren’t in good condition. Santiago remains to be affected by this knock to the foot he obtained on worldwide obligation. We tried to maintain Odgaard going till two days earlier than the sport, however I made a decision to not push him an excessive amount of, as it will be irritating to lose him for longer proper now.”

Among the many substitutions made at half-time, Italiano hauled Riccardo Orsolini off, and appeared irritated with the winger throughout that first half.

“It occurs, you may inform right away when he’s not decisive and gained’t have the ability to make the distinction, so it’s higher in these conditions to herald somebody with totally different traits, like Dominguez or Cambiaghi. Orsolini is an clever lad, he understands and can assist us win many video games in future.”