RICCARDO ORSOLINI NEWS

Bags opening goal Orsolini scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Orsolini scored the opening goal of Friday's contest, finding the back of the net in the 49th minute to take a lead that would later be let up. This gives the attacker his second goal in his past four outings. He now has 13 goals in 28 appearances this season, bringing him to 16 goal contributions.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Europe-chasing Milan rallies again to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A

Santiago Gimenez scored twice and had a goal disallowed as AC Milan rallied to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A and keep alive its hopes of European soccer next season

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Leads match in crosses Orsolini generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Orsolini saw a solid match providing chances from the flank Sunday, notching 12 crosses in the contest. This was not only a match-high but also a new season-high for crosses in a match for the attacker, six better than his previous best.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hits woodwork in goalless draw Orsolini had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Orsolini came closest to breaking the deadlock, striking the crossbar with a free-kick in the 67th minute. He was active throughout the match, registering two shots and contributing to Bologna's attacking efforts with six crosses and four corners, both season highs for him. He will look to contribute again Sunday against Juventus.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Decides Venezia game Orsolini scored one goal to go with five shots (four on target), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Venezia.

Impact Orsolini stayed hot, led his side in multiple offensive stats and bagged the only goal of the game with a pretty volley from a difficult position. He has scored four times in the last four matches, adding 14 shots (nine on target), five key passes and 11 crosses.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tudor's toss leads to a goal in successful debut as Juventus coach

New Juventus coach Igor Tudor has had a successful debut after beating Genoa 1-0 in Serie A

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Opens scoring in rout Orsolini scored the first goal in Bologna's 5-0 win against Lazio Sunday.

Impact The forward finished with three shots (two on target) and now has three goals in the the last three matches. He has a great chance to keep this going in two weeks against Venezia, a relegation-bound side that has given up 42 goals in Serie A.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Milan crisis deepens after 3rd straight Serie A loss, this time to Lazio

AC Milan has fallen further into crisis as a stoppage-time penalty condemned it to a 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio in the Italian league

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Leads comeback versus Cagliari Orsolini scored two goals to go with five shots (two on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Orsolini shined in his return to the starting lineup after a thigh injury, willing his team past the opponents with a successful PK and a tap-in from inside the six-yard box. He improved to nine goals in Serie A play. He has scored thrice, assisted once and added 17 shots (five on target) and 10 key passes in his last five displays. He had been managed after recovering but should be the top option over Benjamin Dominguez going forward.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in cameo versus Bologna Orsolini registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in 24 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Parma.

Impact Orsolini resumed getting minutes a week removed from recovering from a thigh injury and was one of the most energetic men for his side, although it wasn't enough to keep up with Parma. He'll likely get the nod in one of the next two matches. He has scored once, assisted twice and posted 15 shots (four on target) and nine chances created in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Torino Orsolini (thigh) didn't sub in during Friday's 3-2 victory over Torino.

Impact Orsolini was an option after a multi-week absence, but the coach preferred not to rush him back. He could continue to be eased into action for a couple more fixtures, with Benjamin Dominguez being the main beneficiary of the situation.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team sheet Orsolini (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Torino.

Impact Orsolini is fit as expected for Friday, seeing a spot on the team sheet and ending in a bench spot. This comes after missing the club's last four games. He will look to see the start next match after testing his legs, starting in 18 of his 23 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Torino game Orsolini (thigh) "has trained twice with the team this week. He's not 100 percent, but he will be on the bench, then we will see how the game unfolds," coach Vincenzo Italiano anno...

Impact Orsolini will resume being available after missing four matches due to a thigh strain and could get some minutes as a sub if need be. Dan Ndoye and Benjamin Dominguez will likely get another nod on the wings. He scored once, assisted twice and logged 12 shots (four on target), eight key passes and 12 crosses (four accurate) in his last six showings.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for multiple matches Orsolini has been diagnosed with a grade one right biceps femoris strain after the Borussia Dortmund game and will be out for three to four weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Orsolini will return at some point in the second half of February. Dan Ndoye, Benjamin Dominguez and Samuel Iling-Junior will handle the wings in relief. Jens Odgaard can also adapt to the role if need be, opening up minutes in the no.10 role.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off injured Orsolini was brought off with an injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Orsolini wasn't able to make it to halftime as he was forced off during Tuesday's match. The winger was replaced by Samuel Iling-Junior, who could be in for a larger role if the injury proves to be a significant one for Orsolini.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist and goal Orsolini scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Monza.

Impact In consecutive games, Orsolini has logged an assist, the latter logged with a pass to Santiago Castro. The former also scoring has secured his first goal since Nov. 30. In 17 appearances for Bologna this season, Orsolini has seven goals and three assists.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist and goal Orsolini scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Monza.

Impact In consecutive games, Orsolini has logged an assist, the latter logged with a pass to Santiago Castro. The former also scoring has secured his first goal since Nov. 30. In 17 Serie A appearances for Bologna this season, Orsolini has seven goals and three assists.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in Inter game Orsolini assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Orsolini was back in the XI after coming off the bench in three straight games and fed Emil Holm before a successful effort from midrange. He lost prominence due to an injury and Benjamin Dominguez blooming. He has tallied five shots (two on target), four key passes and three crosses in his last four outings.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE