(PRIMASPORT) BOLOGNA Bologna, fresh from their away win against Lecce, are preparing to seek their first win of the season tomorrow in front of the Dall'Ara crowd. Coach Raffaele Palladino has fired up his squad ahead of the match against Cristian Chivu's Inter, who are top of the table and boast the league's best attack.
The coach emphasized the importance of a determined performance, with "fire and hunger," characteristics that have always distinguished the team, hoping for a game designed to "annoy Inter" by playing with personality, courage, and boldness. Palladino highlighted the need to improve possession management, an aspect that emerged from the previous match against Lecce.
With Riccardo Orsolini absent due to a muscle problem, Bologna will be without a key player, but the coach expressed great confidence in the entire squad, including goalkeepers Skorupski and Pessina, ensuring that those who take to the field tomorrow will have his full support. He also spoke of a solid relationship with the players, based on respect and dialogue.
Palladino also analyzed the opponent, highlighting Inter's offensive strength, capable of scoring an average of three goals per game, and their total willingness to win. Despite the absence of Lautaro Martinez, the Nerazzurri squad offers quality alternatives, with players like Esposito, Thuram, and Bonny. The Bologna coach said he also studied Inter's recent Champions League defeat in preparation for the match.
Regarding the team's fitness, Palladino praised the club's work in recruiting professionals who are also attentive to nutrition and said that fitness is gradually improving, in parallel with the team's results.
Finally, he focused on the squad: Dovbyk, recovering from a minor injury, will have to bide his time, while Enem, appreciated for his dedication and professionalism, could find a spot again. Libra and Odgaard can play both as attacking midfielders and in other offensive and midfield positions. Darmian, nicknamed "the professor," is considered a key element in the defense's development. (PRIMASPORT)
