‘Bologna continue together with Italiano and Rowe’ in 2026-27

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, interacts along with his workers in the course of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Remaining Leg Two match between Aston Villa FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Villa Park on April 16, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photograph by Dan Mullan/Getty Pictures)

Bologna director Claudio Fenucci assures they may ‘proceed the journey’ with coach Vincenzo Italiano and didn’t know Roma have been excited about Jonathan Rowe.

It kicks off on the Stadio Dall’Ara at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

You possibly can comply with all of the build-up and motion because it occurs from this sport, Parma-Pisa and Verona-Lecce on the Liveblog.

These sides met final month within the Europa League Spherical of 16, and it was an exciting tie, the primary leg ending 1-1 on the Dall’Ara, then a 3-3 draw within the Capital, finally gained 4-3 by Bologna in additional time.

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“Italiano’s phrases have been badly interpreted, I already spoke to the crew, and we’re decided to lock down eighth place with a small hope of seventh too, so there’s loads of motivation,” Fenucci informed DAZN Italia.

“We all the time attempt to be among the many groups who can compete straight under the large golf equipment, who’ve higher monetary capabilities and subsequently a greater probability of European qualification.

“We get alongside properly with the coach, he has a contemporary, intense and attacking model of soccer, very European in model, as seen by the truth that apart from towards Aston Villa, we by no means misplaced within the Europa League this season.

“Our journey with Italiano continues, we are going to like all golf equipment who’ve a drop in income need to make just a few changes, however we even have a robust majority shareholder.”

Bologna nonetheless have hope of locking down seventh place, which may give them entry to Europe through the Convention League, if Lazio don’t win the Coppa Italia.

Surprisingly, Italiano has reshuffled his techniques to make use of a three-man defence, mirroring Gian Piero Gasperini’s method.

Jonathan Rowe had additionally been focused by Roma over the summer time, however ended up at Bologna as a substitute.

“Rowe was a fairly fast negotiations with Marseille, we additionally spoke to Roberto De Zerbi about him, so I don’t know if Roma have been after him or not,” replied Fenucci.

“He took a bit time to adapt to Italian soccer, however is certainly one of our strongest gamers, and I hope he can keep his current type.”

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