BOLOGNA NEWS

Estanis Pedrola - Will skip Udinese meeting Pedrola won't be available Monday against Udinese due to a left thigh issue and will undergo further examinations in the next few days, Bologna announced.

Impact Pedrola will likely be sidelined for multiple matches unless the problem is really minor. He has made just one eight-minute long cameo since transferring in January, as there are several players ahead of him in the depth chart.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Sustains thigh injury Ndoye will miss two to three weeks due to a left thigh problem he suffered in training, Bologna announced.

Impact Ndoye will be unavailable for multiple games after getting hurt in practice. Benjamin Dominguez and Nicolo Cambiaghi will man the left wing in relief. Jens Odgaard could also adapt in a pinch, while Estanis Pedrola will spend some time on the sidelines too.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Ferguson - Option in cup tilt Ferguson (thigh) was an unused sub in Thursday's Coppa Italia match versus Empoli.

Impact Ferguson recuperated from a thigh strain that sidelined him for two weeks. He'll likely reprise starting over Michel Aebischer and Tommaso Pobega once able to shoulder big minutes. He has assisted once in his past five outings, adding five key passes, five crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (three won).

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Suffers calf injury Holm will be sidelined for two to three weeks due to a low-grade soleus strain in his left calf, Bologna announced.

Impact Holm will skip at least a couple of matches with his second muscular problem in the past three months. Davide Calabria returned on the bench midweek after missing time and will handle the position along with Lorenzo De Silvestri in the next rounds.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Bench option in Coppa Italia tilt Calabria (ankle) was available for Wednesday's 2-1 cup victory over Empoli.

Impact Calabria completed his rehab from an ankle sprain that cost him three matches but didn't get minutes right away. He'll resume competing with Emil Holm and Lorenzo De Silvestri at right-back. He had started in four straight matches before going down, notching an assist, five key passes, eight crosses (three accurate) and eight tackles (five won).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lukasz Skorupski - Available in cup game Skorupski (thigh) returned to the bench in Tuesday's Coppa Italia match versus Empoli.

Impact Skorupski shook off a thigh problem that sidelined him for two matches and wasn't rushed into the XI, as Bologna could manage a large lead and Federico Ravaglia has been serviceable in relief. He'll likely resume starting in the next couple of games. He has allowed four goals, made six saves and kept two clean sheets in his last six showings. Bologna will face Udinese away Monday.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna advances to face AC Milan in Italian Cup final

Bologna advanced past Empoli to reach its first Italian Cup final in more than half a century

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Finding a date for a Serie A title playoff could be near impossible

Italian league officials might be second-guessing their decision to install a one-match playoff to determine the Serie A champion

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

AC Milan ruins Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final

AC Milan ruined Inter Milan’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Jhon Lucumi - Busy defensively in win Lucumi made five clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Lucumi had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense, matching his season high in interceptions and displaying great anticipation to simply to not let opposing forwards pick the ball up inside the box. The defender rarely stuffs the stat sheet but on the other hand he's been one of the most reliable fantasy performers among his peers.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Active on both ends in win Holm had one shot on goal, created two chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate), made one tackle and five clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1...

Impact Holm made just his second start after recovering from the thigh injury that made him miss one and a half months and was omnipresent for his team, shutting opposing attackers down while also going up the field and generating a lot of opportunities with his dangerous crosses. Barring any load management from the coaching staff, the right-back proved he's more than ready to take over as a full-time starter for the remainder of the campaign.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Active display in win Miranda had three off-target shots, created one chance, sent in nine crosses (one accurate), drew three fouls and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over...

Impact Miranda was once again very active on the attacking end, going up the field whenever he found room to do so and even posting a season high in shots attempted. With at least nine crosses in each of his last three starts, the left-back is now second among all Serie A players in the category, while his 49 chances created also put him among the top 10.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ravaglia - Keeps clean sheet versus Inter Ravaglia made one save and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Ravaglia made his second consecutive start replacing Lukasz Skorupski (thigh) and didnt't have the expected work on this one as the opposition lacked accuracy in front of the net throughout the contest. After keeping his fourth clean sheet over 10 Serie A starts this year, the goalkeeper proved once again to be more than ready for a larger role either in his current club or elsewhere.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Orsolini - Bags winner off bench against Inter Orsolini scored a goal off his lone shot and was shown a yellow card after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Orsolini came off the bench for the first time after six consecutive starts and ended up as the hero for Bologna as he scored the lone goal of the match with a spectacular volley off a partial clearance deep into second half's stoppage time. With five of his 12 league goals scored over the last seven appearances, the forward is heating up at the right time as his team keeps fighting for UCL qualification.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inter struggles at Bologna again and is left level with Napoli atop Serie A

Riccardo Orsolini’s stoppage-time bicycle kick lifted Bologna to a 1-0 victory over Serie A leader Inter Milan and left the Nerazzurri level with second-placed Napoli with five rou...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

McTominay meets Conte's demand and lifts Napoli level with Serie A leader Inter

Scott McTominay’s late header has secured a 1-0 win at last-place Monza to pull Napoli level with Serie A leader Inter Milan

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Nicolo Casale - Nursing sprain Casale has been diagnosed with a left AC joint sprain, Bologna announced.

Impact Casale is day-to-day and has been training on the side since the last match. He's set to skip at least Sunday's clash with Inter. He's usually the third option in the back. Martin Erlic will become the main alternative to the starters while he recovers.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Led by Lautaro, Inter has eyes on the treble after epic victory over Bayern Munich

Inter Milan’s quest for the treble is very much on

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Juan Miranda - Sends in nine crosses in loss Miranda registered one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd...

Impact Miranda led Atalanta in crosses as usual and is now averaging 6.5 crosses in 32 appearances (24 starts). He took all their five corner kicks in the match. The left-back also received his fourth yellow card in the season, though.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Takes four shots at Atalanta Ndoye recorded four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Ndoye led Bologna in shots, but that wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder also won the most duels (11) for his side in the match. He has eight goals and three assists over 35 appearances (30 starts).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ravaglia - Starts, makes no saves in loss Ravaglia made no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Ravaglia had a game to forget as he made zero saves during Bologna's road loss. That was his 10th start (11 appearances) in the season, in relief of the injured Lukasz Skorupski. He will now look to bounce back against Inter Milan on Sunday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE