JENS ODGAARD NEWS

Undegoes surgery Odgaard went under the knife to address a sports hernia, Bologna announced.

Impact Odgaard played through the problem while Bologna had a shot at making the top four, sitting out the last three Serie A matches. He'll be a close call to be ready for the start of next season, as it could take him up to three months to be fully ready.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for last game Odgaard (groin) won't play Saturday versus Genoa, Bologna announced.

Impact Odgaard will miss the second Serie A game in a row due to a lingering groin injury, closing a breakout campaign with six goals, two assists, 52 shots (23 on target) and 25 crosses (eight accurate) in 34 games (24 starts) across all competitions. He was a significant weapon after seizing control of the no.10 role a couple of months into the campaign. Giovanni Fabbian or Tommaso Pobega will fill in for him again.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Fiorentina meeting Odgaard (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Odgaard will miss his second Serie A tilt in a row despite logging some minutes in the Coppa Italia final midweek. Giovanni Fabbian or Tommaso Pobega will replace him in the hole in this one.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Appears against Milan Odgaard (undisclosed) came off the bench in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final versus Milan.

Impact Odgaard was spared ahead of this match but still didn't get the call from the start, although he was able to make a cameo. It's uncertain whether he'll be fit enough to be in the XI versus Fiorentina on Sunday. Giovanni Fabbian and Tommaso Pobega can handle his role if need be. He has dished out an assist and added five shots (one on target), five chances created and five crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances (all starts).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Milan game Odgaard hasn't been selected for Friday's game versus Milan, Bologna announced.

Impact Odgaard didn't suffer a new injury but is being managed due to a lingering physical problem and fatigue, as Bologna will play in the Coppa Italia final next week, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Giovanni Fabbian or Tommaso Pobega will replace him in the hole.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in active outing Odgaard assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Odgaard delivered a precise low cross from the left to assist Dan Ndoye's equalizer. He also recorded a shot, coordinated effectively with the midfield during the buildup, and achieved a season-high with five crosses while creating one chance. Additionally, he won three fouls and put in a strong defensive effort before being subbed off late. He will aim to make an impact again on Sunday against Atalanta.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli stays second after draw at Bologna and misses chance to close in on Inter

Bologna has moved into fourth place in Serie A after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to second-placed Napoli

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Bologna nears its first Italian Cup final since 1974 with 3-0 win over Empoli

Bologna took a big step toward reaching the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 win at Empoli in the first leg of the semifinals

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Creates three chances against Venezia Odgaard drew three fouls and generated two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Venezia.

Impact Odgaard had his usual sound display on offense and came close to scoring once with an acrobatic finish. He has put his name in the stat sheet twice in the last five contests, tallying eight shots (three on target), six key passes and one cross (zero accurate).

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Odgaard tallied the first goal in Bologna's 5-0 win over Lazio Sunday.

Impact The midfielder converted on his only shot of the match and was eventually subbed off when it became clear Bologna had three points in hand. Odgaard should be a big factor in two weeks against Venezia, a side set to be relegated from Serie A.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Odgaard scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Odgaard made his return to the starting lineup after back-to-back games off the bench. He made his presence felt quickly by burying a shot fro the center of the box, assisted by Davide Calabria in the 40th minute of play. The goal marked the fifth of the campaign and the first in five league appearances for Odgaard. This also marked the seventh time on the season that he recorded at least two shots on target.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Milan Odgaard (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one shot (zero on goal) in 18 minutes in Thursday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Odgaard was thrown in for the final push in his return from injury. It likely won't be long before he returns to the starting XI, which will impact especially Giovani Fabbian, Nikola Moro and Tommaso Pobega.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Odgaard (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's clash with Milan.

Impact Odgaard returned to the bench after being called up for Thursday's clash. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough to start, but his return to the squad ahead of schedule is a great bit of news as another option in attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan match Odgaard (thigh) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Milan on Thursday.

Impact Odgaard has missed the last three games due to a thigh injury but has been able to recover more quickly than expected. He'll likely start on the bench in his first match back as he returned to full training only on the eve of the contest. Lewis Ferguson, Giovanni Fabbian and Tommaso Pobega are candidates to handle the role. He has scored and assisted once in his last five outings, adding nine shots (five on target), three key passes and two crosses (both accurate).

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a month Odgaard suffered a grade two left biceps femoris strain, and the estimated recovery time is four weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Odgaard will miss significant time after getting hurt during a Coppa Italia game. His deputy has generally been Giovanni Fabbian, but the coach will also have the option of advancing Lewis Ferguson (thigh) and Tommaso Pobega and playing Santiago Castro and Thijs Dallinga together depending on the match-up and the phase of the game.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in cup match Odgaard left Tuesday's Coppa Italia game versus Atalanta in the first half due to a muscular injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Odgaard will take some tests in the next couple of days and faces an uphill climb to be ready for Sunday's away game versus Lecce even should the problem be minor. Giovanni Fabbian and Estanis Pedrola would eventually replace him since Lewis Ferguson (thigh) is currently on the mend.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Odgaard assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Odgaard was dropped from Bologna's starting XI on Tuesday, but the demotion did not stop him from making an impact, which included his one and only cross find Thijs Dallinga for a goal. With the Bologna team eliminated from Champions League action but still having games to go, perhaps this is a good time for in-form yet reserve players like Odgaard to prove himself.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Two on-target shots, one goal Odgaard scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Monza.

Impact For the third time in four games, Odgaard has logged multiple shots on goal. The first three of those games saw him score zero goals until Saturday, as he got back on Bologna's scoresheet for the first time since Dec. 15. Odgaard has four Serie A goals this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seven shots, two on goal Odgaard generated seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Verona.

Impact Monday marked his season high in shots, which is a great way for Odgaard to finish his 2024, even if the ending was logged without any goals or assists. The attacking midfielder will enter 2025 with three goals this season, which is already an improvement from two he logged during his 2023-24 campaign.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal Sunday Odgaard scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Odgaard scored the only goal of Sunday's match, a strike in the 59th minute assisted by Remo Freuler. It marked his third goal of the season and his first since Oct. 29. He set a season high with three shots on target and also created his fifth chance of the season. He helped his side keep a clean sheet as well as he recorded two tackles, two interceptions and four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Odgaard scores for Bologna to end Fiorentina's winning run in Italian league

Bologna striker Jens Odgaard scored in a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina which ended the Florence-based club’s eight-match winning run in the Italian league

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Bags second goal of season Odgaard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Odgaard saw the start and 68 minutes of play Tuesday, finding the back of the net in the 51st minute. This marks his second goal within the club's past two matches, with those being his only goal contributions this campaign. He continues in a rotational role, starting in four of the club's 12 contests.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets versus Genoa Odgaard drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Odgaard drew a surprise start after being an unused sub for three straight matches, was lively on offense, and doubled his team's lead in the second half with a surgical strike from just outside the box for his first goal of the season. He operated as a no.10 over Giovanni Fabbian and Kacper Urbanski in this one. He has appeared six times (three starts), logging eight shots (two on target), one key pass and five tackles.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Juventus game Odgaard drew three fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-3 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Odgaard notched another start on the wing despite the absence of Joshua Zirkzee and often made his presence felt in the final third, co-pacing his side in crosses along with Dan Ndoye. He has notched eight shots (zero on target), one key pass and zero crosses (zero accurate) in his last six showings (five starts).

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE