Bologna Team News - Soccer

Remo Freuler - Disciplined display in deeper role Freuler generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact Freuler was far less involved offensively compared to his opener against Qatar where he had made some runs into the box. He sat deeper against Bosnia and his only attacking moment came from a shot outside the box. But his importance showed in other ways as two tackles and 71 completed passes along with five accurate long balls made him a reliable presence defensively and in the build-up, and his one block proved to be a crucial moment as he denied what could have been a goal for Edin Dzeko.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jhon Lucumi - Solid defensive display in win Lucumi generated two clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Uzbekistan.

Impact Lucumi played a key role in a Colombian defense that limited Uzbekistan to just two shots on target across the match, helping control proceedings despite a second-half lull that allowed the Uzbek side to find an equalizer. He was part of the back line that recovered well after conceding to see out the win comfortably in the closing stages. Lucumi contibuted to 68 passes and two clearances during the night and his performance sets a solid foundation for Colombia as they head into their second game against DR Congo on June 23.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torbjorn Heggem - Leads team in accurate passes Heggem registered one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Tuesday's 4-1 victory versus Iraq.

Impact Heggem was chosen as expected ahead of Leo Ostigard to partner Kristoffer Ajer in central defense, continuing the partnership he had built in the recent two warm up games. He was a key figure in Norway's ball circulation, helping the team progress play out from the back, and led the side in accurate passes with 80. Defensively he contributed six clearances and one tackle, while winning three of the four duels he contested.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Ferguson - Corner taker in 1-0 win Ferguson had one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Haiti.

Impact Ferguson took one of the three corners that Scotland had as they beat Haiti 1-0 in their World Cup opener. The midfielder was quiet for the rest of the game but did win his only tackle, made two interceptions and a clearance. The real point of difference for the midfielder was that he drew six fouls, only conceding one.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Wins crucial penalty Freuler recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Qatar.

Impact Freuler was at the center of the decisive first-half moment in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar, driving into the box in the first half before being fouled by Mahmud Ibrahim Abunada in a challenge that VAR confirmed as a penalty, with Breel Embolo stepping up to give Switzerland the lead. The midfielder covered significant ground across the 89 minutes and was replaced by Ardon Jashari late in the second half as coach Murat Yakin sought fresh legs, with his side still protecting the lead at the time of his exit before the stoppage-time catastrophe unfolded.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torbjorn Heggem - Defender for Norway Heggem is expected to be a starter at the 2026 World Cup for Norway.

Impact Heggem is going into the World Cup with the Netherlands and looks to be set for decent time, as the defender is likely to start at center-back. He comes off a season, earning a decent 23 starts in 27 appearances this campaign, notching six clean sheets in his time on the field. He will then be relied on heavily with his partner in the center of the defense, as Julian Ryerson will join the attack on the right, almost creating a three-back for the rest of the defense. However, if Heggem has a rough match or is ineffective, Leo Ostigard is a decent shout to earn the starting role over him.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tedesco officially starts as Bologna head coach Bologna have secured their new head coach, with Domenico Tedesco enjoying his first day at his new club on Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Remo Freuler - Core piece of Swiss midfield Freuler has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad as one of the key figures in coach Murat Yakin's midfield, arriving at the tournament after another dependable season that u...

Impact Freuler contributed one goal and two assists while recording an impressive 80 tackles and 35 interceptions across 39 appearances in all competitions this season, cementing his reputation as one of the most tenacious and reliable defensive midfielders in European football. His ability to win the ball, shield the backline and quickly recycle possession makes him the ideal foundation from which Switzerland can build their attacking play, while his experience in major tournaments gives him the composure to perform consistently under pressure. Freuler is the defensive anchor of Switzerland's midfield and one of the first names on coach Murat Yakin's teamsheet. His partnership with Granit Xhaka provides the Swiss with a balanced double pivot that combines tireless defensive work with quality in possession, making it one of the more complete midfield pairings at the tournament.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Oussama El Azzouzi - Returns to Bologna after loan spell El Azzouzi will return to parent club Bologna following the conclusion of his loan spell at Auxerre, the club announced.

Impact El Azzouzi had been sidelined since early February with a knee injury that brought a premature end to his season, limiting him to one goal, 19 tackles, 16 interceptions and 13 clearances across 11 Ligue 1 appearances before the issue struck. Auxerre thanked the Moroccan midfielder for his contribution during his time at the club and wished him well for the next chapter of his career back in Italy.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Jhon Lucumi - Set for starting role in defense Lucumi has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to form a strong central defensive partnership with Davinson Sanchez throughout the competition.

Impact Lucumi made 29 Serie A appearances for Bologna this season, contributing one goal and 2,300 minutes of defensive solidity alongside his teammates in what was another consistent campaign for the Colombian center-back in Italian football. Lucumi brings composure on the ball, intelligent positioning and the ability to play out from the back that makes him an ideal partner for the more physical Davinson Sanchez, and his experience in the Champions League with Bologna adds another dimension to his credentials. Lucumi heads into the World Cup as one of the most technically complete center-backs in the tournament and a key pillar of Colombia's defensive structure.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Italiano leaves Bologna by mutual consent Vincenzo Italiano has been touted as a possible contender for the Napoli job, and on Thursday, he stepped down from his position at Bologna.

MAY 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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MAY 25 • YOUTUBE

Juan Miranda - Swings in four crosses in Inter match Miranda recorded four crosses (zero accurate), one corner and one clearance in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Mirand had his usual volume but not great touch in the season finale, snapping a four-game streak with at least one chance created. He recorded at least one tackle, accumulating 12 (seven won), and one clearance, totaling eight, in the last four fixtures. He has delivered one or more crosses in all but one outing, averaging 6.1 (1.7 accurate), scoring once, assisting four times and contributing to nine clean sheets in 42 bouts.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Nice two-way showing versus Inter Freuler had two shots (zero on goal), three interceptions and two chances created and won one tackle in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Freuler ventured forward a little more than usual in the season finale, matching his season high in attempts. He recorded one or more interceptions in the last three tilts, totaling eight. He was again a stalwart this campaign, scoring once, assisting twice and posting 81 tackles, 46 clearances and 26 key passes in 39 appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Rowe - Workmanlike in Inter fixture Rowe had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Rowe didn't manage to contribute to a goal but picked up a small amount of stats in a few categories. He took at least one shot in the last seven contests, accumulating 12 (four on target), and sent in one or more crosses in the last three, racking up six (one accurate). He gained steam and prominence as the season progressed, finishing up with seven goals, four assists, 70 shots (23 on target) and 36 chances created.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Castro - Fires three shots against Inter Castro generated three shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Castro paced his team in attempts but missed the mark in all of them. He took at least one shot in the last rounds, piling up eight (two on target), but he failed to score in his last 11 displays. He closed the campaign with nine goals, three assists, 87 shots (29 on target) and 38 chances created in 47 appearances (27 starts), pretty much matching last year's numbers.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Strikes in Inter meeting Pobega scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four clearances and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Pobega got the nod for the third game in a row and hit the net with an effort from just outside the box that was deflected by two opponents before beating the goalie. He has posted at least one tackle in his last five outings, amassing seven (four won), and one or more clearances in his final six, totaling 10. His minutes fluctuated throughout the season, and he closed with four goals, one assist, 34 shots (13 on target), 54 tackles and 39 clearances in 35 showings (23 starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Scores in Inter fixture Bernardeschi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Bernardeschi was one of the main engines of the Bologna offense and found the target with a routine finish from inside the box, notching his ninth seasonal goal. He has also provided two assists. He tallied at least two shots and one cross in the final four matches, racking up 11 (five on target) and 10 (two accurate), respectively. He registered 66 attempts (26 on goal), 46 key passes and 90 deliveries (27 accurate) in 42 appearances (22 starts) in 2025/2026.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lukasz Skorupski - Beaten three times in Inter clash Skorupski had two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Skorupski gave up more than two goals for the first time in the season, as his defense came apart late in the game. A couple of severe thigh injuries limited him to 28 appearances this year, during which he kept 11 clean sheets, surrendered 21 goals and made 55 saves.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 23 • YOUTUBE

Dimarco caps Serie A MVP honor with a stunning free kick in Inter Milan's finale

Inter Milan midfielder Federico Dimarco has celebrated his Serie A MVP award by scoring against Bologna

MAY 23 • Associated Press

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MAY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Riccardo Orsolini - Will skip Inter contest Orsolini suffered a first-degree left adductor strain in training, Bologna announced.

Impact Orsolini will need two to three weeks to recover, so the problem shouldn't affect his pre-season preparation. Jonathan Rowe and Federico Bernardeschi will be the lone pure wingers available for this one, as Nicolo Cambiaghi (thigh) is also on the mend. Jens Odgaard and Simon Sohm could adapt if need be. Orsolini wasn't as effective as in the previous campaign but managed to reach the double-digit threshold in Serie A play for the fourth straight season, concluding with 13 goals, one assist, 112 shots (43 on target) and 60 crosses (10 accurate) in 48 appearances (30 starts) across all competitions.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Vitik - Absent for Inter fixture Vitik (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game against Inter.

Impact Vitik hasn't managed to recover from a sprain and will miss his third contest in a row. He has been a linchpin for a pair of non-consecutive stretches in his first Serie A campaign, appearing in 29 games (21 starts), helping secure six clean sheets and totaling 51 tackles, 26 interceptions and 132 clearances. Jhon Lucumi, Eivind Helland and Torbjorn will be the options in the middle of the defense in this one, as Nicolo Casale (calf) is out as well.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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