Bologna, Italy — As Serie A clubs gear up for a highly anticipated match, Bologna will host Inter Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday evening, aiming to bounce back from a recent defeat.
Fresh off their Champions League success, Inter Milan is navigating through their domestic campaign with the intention to solidify their top position in Serie A. Currently leading the standings by three points over Napoli, the reigning champions aim to capitalize on their momentum against Bologna, who are striving to maintain form after a setback in their previous match.
Bologna currently occupies fifth place in the Serie A table and is under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Italiano, who has adapted to the challenges of the season despite losing key players and coach Thiago Motta during the off-season. Bologna recently faced a 2-0 defeat against Atalanta, a loss that marked only their fifth of the season.
In their last outing, Inter managed a crucial 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, securing a spot in the Champions League semifinals with a 4-3 aggregate win. Coach Simone Inzaghi‘s strategy has focused on balancing aspirations across competitions, but fixture congestion could impact team selection.
Pundits speculate that Inzaghi might rotate his squad for the game against Bologna, potentially allowing former Bologna player Marko Arnautovic the chance to face his old team. The Austrian striker has been in excellent form, competing for a starting position alongside Mehdi Taremi and Joaquin Correa, especially with regulars Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram on the brink of rest.
Bologna will have to contend with missing several players, including Lewis Ferguson and goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. Nicolo Casale’s participation remains in doubt due to a shoulder injury. Federico Ravaglia is likely to guard the net for Bologna with either Emil Holm or Lorenzo De Silvestri stepping in at right-back. Santiago Castro and Thijs Dallinga are poised to lead the attack alongside Bologna’s top scorer, Riccardo Orsolini, and winger Dan Ndoye.
“We need to put our last match behind us and focus on what’s coming,” Bologna’s head coach said about the match against Inter. “Every game is crucial as we aim for a better position in the table.” Ndoye specifically aims to create history by becoming the first Bologna player to score in five consecutive home league matches this century.
The match kicks off at 5 p.m. BST in the UK and will be broadcasted live for fans in different regions. Fans outside the UK may need a virtual private network (VPN) to access their regular streaming service for the match. Make sure to catch all the live-action as both teams seek to secure important points in pursuit of their respective goals.
With the stakes high and both teams possessing skilled talents, this clash promises to be a captivating spectacle for Serie A enthusiasts.
