RICCARDO ORSOLINI NEWS

Completes ban Orsolini served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Orsolini will resume being an option against Verona and will compete for the starting job with Michel Aebischer. He has played through an abdominal injury lately, which has limited his playing time. He has scored three goals and posted 13 shots (five on target), eight chances created, and 13 crosses in his last six appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes as substitute Orsolini scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Orsolini entered the match at halftime and scored Bologna's second goal in the 86th. The goal was the eighth in 25 appearances for the forward to go along with three assists. He will have to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Roberto Soriano or Michel Aebischer will start on the right flank next week.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in cameo against Salernitana Orsolini (abdomen) took one shot and committed one foul in 25 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Orsolini had an uneventful spell off the bench and didn't seem 100 percent. He'll look to fully heal up during the break and should return to his starting role over Michel Aebischer in the Udinese game. He has scored twice and logged 15 shots (four on target), 11 chances created, and 21 crosses (six accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up versus Salernitana Orsolini (abdomen) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Orsolini will be available but might not start immediately as the coach wasn't sure about his conditions in the pre-game presser. Michel Aebischer would likely get another nod if he was eased off the bench. He was in stellar form before the injury, as he has notched four goals, two assists, 25 shots (seven on target), and 17 chances created in the last six appearances.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Orsolini has been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Lazio due to an abdominal injury, Bologna announced.

Impact Orsolini has been limited in practice in the lead-up to the game and will be outright spared. Michel Aebischer, Nicola Sansone, and Roberto Soriano will be candidates to replace him on the right wing, also depending on the lineup choices in other roles.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Inter clash Orsolini scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Orsolini extended his hot streak with a clutch finish in front of the goalie on a long ball by Jerdy Schouten that cut through the defense. He has scored four times and provided two assists in the last five matches, adding 22 shots (seven on target), and 16 chances created. Bologna will visit Torino next Monday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late game winner Orsolini scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Orsolini found the back of the net in the 90th minute scoring the game winning goal for Bologna. The goal was the sixth in 20 appearances for the attacker as he leads Bologna in assists, shots, crosses and chances created on the season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Orsolini took five shots (one on goal), crossed eight times (two accurate) and created four chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Orsolini was held off the scoresheet but it wasn't from a lack of effort on his part. The attacker remains the main threat for Bologna in any given match, second on the club with five goals while leading the team in assists, shots, crosses and chances created.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty and assists Orsolini scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th minut...

Impact Orsolini provided both of Bologna's goals for his second match in a row with a goal and an assist. This gives him two goals and two assists in the last two matches. He has turned his season around with five goals and three assists in the last 10 games. He failed to record a goal or an assist in his previous eight contests. The 26-year-old will maintain his starting XI position in hopes for more production up top for the team.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Spezia Orsolini scored one goal and assisted once from seven shots and four chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Spezia.

Impact Orsolini was credited with a helper on the Stefan Posch goal as the ball ricocheted in the box a couple of times, and then beat the goalie with an easy finish after slipping past the offside trap in the second half. He has started every match in 2023, logging two goals, one assist, 18 shots (five on target), and nine chances created. Bologna will face Fiorentina away next Sunday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Orsolini had five shots (two on target), created three chances and had five crosses (three accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Orsolini was the most productive Bologna player Monday, as he took the most shots and created the most chances in the match. He had five shots (two on target) and three chances created, both season highs for the forward. While he did not find the back of the net, his production has been promising with Marko Arnautovic (foot) sidelined.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active display against Udinese Orsolini had three off-target shots, sent in six crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (both won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Orsolini was one of his side's most dangerous plays on the offense, generating lots of plays from the right flank and taking the corner kick that led to his side's game-winning goal in the 80th minute. After a slow start of campaign, Orsolini is getting back to his best form, with three goals and an assist over his last seven appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Atalanta Orsolini scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Orsolini did damage early with a precise finish and was the main guy for Bologna offensively, given the absences of Marko Arnautovic and Musa Barrow, contributing across the board. He has notched three goals, one assist, 11 shots (three on target), and six chances created in the last six matches (three starts). Bologna will visit Udinese Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Inter Orsolini provided an assist, had two shots (one on target), made two clearances and two interceptions, drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 6-1 loss again...

Impact Orsolini made his return to the starting XI after a month and was credited with an assist when his long-range volley was accidentally deflected by teammate Charalampos Lykogiannis before going into the back of the net for the opening goal of the match in the 22nd minute. The attacker, who was coming off back-to-back matches with goals off the bench, will now hope to remain in the lineup for Saturday's home clash versus Sassuolo.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Orsolini scored one goal from two shots, created one chance and sent in one inaccurate cross in 32 minutes during Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Orsolini subbed on in the second half and scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 64th minute, paving the way for their comeback win at home. That was his second goal in the season, both as substitute in his last two appearances. He will now look to reclaim his spot in the squad, since he has five starts in 10 appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner in relief Orsolini scored one goal on two shots (one on target) across 27 minutes of Monday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Orsolini replaced a recently-booked Michel Aebischer during the 63rd minute and found the back of the net just 10 minutes later. The goal sealed the 2-1 victory for Bologna and was assisted by Joshua Zirkzee. Notably, this is his first appearance on the score sheet across nine matches (five starts) this league season.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses during start Orsolini attempted six crosses across 73 minutes during a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact As an attacking midfielder, Orsolini logged the Bologna team's best cross tally. He has four crosses averaged (12 total) across his last three games played. Currently, Orsolini is one of Bologna's preferred starters while Musa Barrow recovers from a foot injury.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent despite loss to Juventus Orsolini created one chance and had four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 0-3 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Orsolini was the most active among Bologna attackers, although he wasn't particularly threatening with his attempts. He has tallied 11 shots (three on target), two chances created, and seven inaccurate crosses in the last four matches. Bologna will host Sampdoria Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Empoli contest Orsolini created one scoring chance and had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Orsolini got the nod alongside Musa Barrow for just the second time in the campaign, and both attackers had a positive showing despite the loss. He's on track to see an uptick in playing time under new manager Thiago Motta. He has yet to score or assist, while he has posted 11 shots (five on target), three chances created and ten crosses (three accurate) in five appearances. Bologna will face Juventus away after the break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE