Bologna's Tactical Approach Against Roma in Europa League Round of 16 Vincenzo Italiano confirmed Bologna's tactical strategy for their Europa League Round of 16 clash against Roma, revealing the team will adopt a three-man midfield setup to counter the Italian champions. The match is set to take place at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Thursday at 17:45 GMT (18:45 CET), with the second leg scheduled for the Stadio Olimpico next Thursday. This arrangement ensures only one Italian club advances to the quarter-finals. Italiano explained the decision during an interview with Sky Sport Italia, emphasizing the importance of the three-against-three midfield structure. “We didn’t change our approach in the previous Serie A match either, as Odgaard is adapting to a new style in the middle, but this system provides us with guarantees,” he said. The coach highlighted that Roma, despite missing key players like Manu Koné, still pose a threat with their dynamic and quality midfield, led by Tommaso Pobega and Lewis Ferguson. The Bologna manager also addressed the fitness status of several players, noting that Juan Miranda, Torbjorn Heggem, and Charalampos Lykogiannis are not at full strength. However, Santiago Castro, who has started eight consecutive matches, will remain in the lineup to maintain his strong form. “Thijs Dallinga is not at 100%, so I prefer Castro to stay fit for the crucial game,” Italiano stated. He acknowledged Dallinga’s potential role in Serie A but prioritized his availability for European competition. Bologna’s path to the Europa League Round of 16 included a play-off victory over SK Brann, marking a five-match winning streak. However, the team suffered a surprise 2-1 home defeat to Hellas Verona in Serie A over the weekend.#stadio_olimpico #roma #bologna #vincenzo_italiano #stadio_dall_ara
