BOLOGNA NEWS

Andreas Olsen - Battling groin issue Skov Olsen wasn't used in Sunday's friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina because of a groin issue. According to manager Kasper Hjulmand, "He should be ready by Saturday. We feel...

Impact It seems like Skov Olsen will be ready for Saturday's Euro opener, but nothing is guaranteed with groin injuries. Still, as long as he can get back to training this week and perform regularly, he should be an option by the weekend for Denmark.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Olsen - Making headway Skov Olsen scored two goals and provided two assists in 26 appearances during the 2020/21 season.

Impact Skov Olsen is taking his time acclimating to playing in more competitive leagues with improvements in his minutes at Bologna over the last two seasons. He's gotten some early opportunities with his national team with the Euros upcoming, though he may not be nearly as productive as the other weapons like Youssef Poulsen or Martin Braithwaite.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Italy warms up for Euros with 7-0 win over San Marino

Federico Bernardeschi has scored one goal and set up two more in Italy’s 7-0 win over San Marino in a European Championship warmup in Cagliari

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Serviceable versus Juventus Tomiyasu took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and won three of five tackles in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Tomiyasu picked up decent numbers at both ends and especially offensively, doing most of the damage when the game was already decided. He has tallied two goals, 23 crosses, 47 tackles and 102 clearances in 31 Serie A games this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jerdy Schouten - Busy against Juventus Schouten created two scoring chances, had three interceptions and won two of four tackles and four duels in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Schouten worked hard in the midfield, but he was not enough to keep things afloat. He has posted one goal, one assist, 50 tackles and 79 interceptions in 34 appearances in the season.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musa Barrow - Takes five shots against Juventus Barrow sent in two crosses (one accurate), fired five shots (one on target) and was dispossessed once in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Barrow bombed away from distance but was never particularly threatening. He closed the year with eight goals, eight assists, 60 chances created and 138 crosses in 38 appearances.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Palacio - Provides assist versus Juventus Palacio created eight scoring chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate), drew three fouls and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Palacio had an impressive display despite the rough loss, posting a new season high for chances. He set up Riccardo Orsolini late in the game with an accurate through ball in the box. He has posted five goals, five assists, 39 cahcnes created and 72 crosses in 36 games.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Orsolini - Scores against Juventus Orsolini took three shots (one on target), won four duels, created one chance and scored a goal in 33 minutes in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Orsolini bagged a late consolation goal by a pretty finish from an angled position. He did not take a step forward this season and recorded seven goals, three assists, 56 shots and 30 chances created in 34 appearances (21 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Svanberg - Fires four shots against Juventus Svanberg (shoulder) had two interceptions, drew one foul, won one duel and took two shots (zero on target) in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Svanberg returned from a shoulder injury and started as expected, but he was imprecise in all his attempts and Bologna were romped. He finishes a career year with five goals, two assists, 15 chances created and 38 tackles.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lukasz Skorupski - Concedes four times against Juventus Skorupski had five saves and two clearances and gave up four goals in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Skorupski prevented the score from getting even more out of hand with multiple saves, but his defense was completely overwhelmed in this one. He has conceded 46 goals in 28 matches, making 103 saves, keeping four clean sheets and saving two penalty kicks.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan and Juventus take final 2 Champions League places

Seven-time European champion AC Milan is back in the Champions League after an eight-year break

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Danilo - Will not return against Juventus Danilo (foot) did not make Bologna's squad list to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Danilo will miss the second match in a row because of a foot bruise. He finishes the season with 51 interceptions, 116 clearances and 33 tackles in 35 appearances. Gary Medel, Ibrahima Mbaye or Valentin Antov will take his place in the back in the season finale.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool chases CL spot, Lille eyes French title

The final two Champions League places are up for grabs on the final day of the Premier League season

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Mattias Svanberg - Available versus Juventus Svanberg (shoulder) will be an option for Sunday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Svanberg has shaken off a shoulder bruise and will be a strong candidate to make the XI considering the suspension of Roberto Soriano. The coach has not signaled that he plans to give playing time to the backups in the pre-game presser. Svanberg has tallied five goals, two assists, 15 created chances and 38 tackles in 33 appearances (23 starts).

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Lively versus Verona Sansone took three shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and drew two fouls in Monday's 2-2 tie with Verona.

Impact Sansone had a solid all-around offensive output, as it has generally been the case when starting, but he has made the initial XI just twice in the last six matches. He has logged two goals, two assists, 30 created chances and 49 crosses in 25 appearances (11 starts). Bologna will host Juventus Sunday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Palacio - Finds target versus Verona Palacio took three shots (all on target), created one chance, drew four fouls and scored a goal in Monday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Palacio had a clinical display and hit the net with an opportunistic finish from inside the box. He has picked up his scoring after being quiet for most of the campaign, registering four goals in the last four matches thanks to a hat-trick. He has tallied 53 shots, 31 created chances and four assists in the season. Bologna will host Juventus Sunday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo De Silvestri - Scores against Verona De Silvestri took one shot on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, had three interceptions and scored a goal in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Verona.

Impact De Silvestri pounced on a loose ball in the box on a set piece to level the game in the first half. He has scored twice in the season, posting 11 created chances, 42 crosses and 50 clearances. He will likely stay in the XI for Sunday's home game versus Juventus due to the other defensive absences for Bologna.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Soriano - Suspended for Juventus clash Soriano took two shots (zero on target), won two of three tackles, drew two fouls and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-2 draw with Juventus.

Impact Soriano had a quiet outing and will miss the season final due to yellow-card accumulation. He finished a very solid campaign with nine goals and six assists. Mattias Svanberg will take his place Sunday versus Juventus if he shakes off his shoulder surgery, otherwise the coach will turn to Andrea Poli or Andri Fannar Baldursson.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musa Barrow - Makes sub appearance against Verona Barrow took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and drew one foul in 28 minutes in Monday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Barrow was partially managed coming off a midweek round but managed to log his usual offensive numbers despite the limited playing time. He has not scored in five matches, where he has logged 12 shots, seven created chances and 20 crosses. Bologna will host Juventus Sunday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Medel - Unused against Verona Medel (calf) did not feature in Sunday's 2-2 tie with Verona.

Impact Medel was available off the bench but the coach made different choices. He will look to find minutes in Sunday's season finale against Juventus. He has totaled 43 tackles, 33 interceptions and 29 clearances in 23 appearances.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Dijks - Suspended for season finale Dijks sent in two crosses (one accurate), drew one foul, won three duels and had two successful take-ons in Monday's 2-2 draw with Verona and will miss the last game due to yellow-...

Impact Dijks had a routine display in both phases in this one and was booked for the fifth time in the season. He closed a so-so routine with 32 tackles and 37 crosses in 20 appearances. Ibrahima Mbaye or Lorenzo De Silvestri will take his place on the left flank versus Juventus. The rest of the back-line will hinge on whether Danilo will be able to return.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ravaglia - Concedes twice versus Verona Ravaglia had no saves, committed one foul and gave up two goals in Monday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Ravaglia looked a little shaky in this one, but he was not at fault on the two goals. He has allowed ten goals and made ten saves in the four matches where he has replaced Lukas Skorupski between the sticks. Bologna will host Juventus Sunday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna rescues 2-2 draw at Verona in Serie A

Rodrigo Palacio equalized in the 82nd minute to give Bologna a 2-2 draw at Verona on Monday in a game between two midtable teams in Serie A

MAY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Danilo - Will miss Verona game Danilo was not called up for Monday's match versus Verona, Bologna announced.

Impact Danilo is likely dealing with some lingering fatigue after the midweek round. Valentin Antov or Gary Medel will take his place in the middle of the defense.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE