Riccardo Orsolini’s return to form for Bologna has been abruptly halted by a significant muscle injury, dealing a blow to Vincenzo Italiano’s squad. The setback occurred during Bologna’s 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, a win that, while impressive, was ultimately inconsequential for their tournament standings.
Orsolini’s match ended prematurely after just over 30 minutes of play. The former Ascoli winger pulled up during a sprint, visibly distressed and on the verge of tears as he clutched his right thigh. He immediately signaled to the bench and coach Italiano for a substitution, with Samuel Iling Jr. promptly taking his place on the field.
Medical examinations conducted today confirmed the worst fears: Orsolini has suffered a first-degree lesion to the biceps femoris of his right thigh. The club released an official statement detailing the injury and recovery timeline: “The tests undergone by Riccardo Orsolini today revealed a first-degree lesion to the right biceps femoris. The expected recovery time is approximately 3-4 weeks.”
This injury marks another setback for Orsolini, who had previously faced a significant issue with his right thigh following a Coppa Italia match against Monza earlier in the season.
The timing of this injury is particularly unfortunate for Bologna. Orsolini will definitely miss the upcoming Serie A match against Empoli on Saturday, January 25. He is also set to be absent for the Coppa Italia quarter-final against Atalanta, scheduled for February 4 at 21:00. A potential return date could be targeted for the Emilia derby against Parma, set for the weekend of February 23.
Additionally, there’s a possibility of Orsolini missing a rescheduled match against AC Milan, though the date for this fixture depends largely on Milan’s progress in the Champions League.
