Europa League, Italiano: ‘Freiburg are formidable, Bologna must raise their game’

Milan, 1 October (LaPresse) – ‘We analysed the first match played against Basel and worked on what could be the match that gives us the most insight. They are a very formidable team at home. I don’t know how they will approach the away match, but they have players of excellent technical calibre and are a well-organised team.’ This is what Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano said at a press conference on the eve of the Europa League match against Freiburg. ‘Our group is tough, and we must try to raise our level to get the better of strong opponents,’ added the Rossoblù coach. Bologna comes into this match after a draw with Lecce in the league. ‘We need to grow and improve in all areas. I understand that there are high expectations of us,’ said Italiano, ‘but we need to try to be more clinical.’ ‘We’ve improved our passing and the number of shots we’re taking, but we’re still conceding too many goals. In a few months, we’ll have grown in understanding and fitness, and we’ll definitely improve our performances,’ concluded Italiano.