As Bologna prepares to host Verona at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, both teams are dealing with various injury concerns and selection dilemmas.
Bologna’s Squad Update
After a week’s respite from their busy schedule, Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano is expected to field his strongest available lineup. The team has received a boost with the potential return of key wingers Dan Ndoye and Riccardo Orsolini to the starting XI.
The Rossoblu’s injury list has notably decreased recently:
– Juan Miranda has resumed playing
– Michel Aebischer remains sidelined
– Long-term absentees Nicolo Cambiaghi and Oussama El Azzouzi are still unavailable
Verona’s Team News
The visitors are facing several injury-related challenges:
– Juan Cruz, Martin Frese, and Abdou Harroui (recent ACL injury) are confirmed absentees
– Pawel Dawidowicz and Amin Sarr’s fitness remains uncertain
Should Sarr be unavailable, Casper Tengstedt might spearhead Verona’s attack, supported by Tomas Suslov and Darko Lazovic.
Player to Watch
Darko Lazovic could be crucial for Verona, having previously provided five assists against Bologna in Serie A, with three of those coming at the Dall’Ara. For Bologna. Santiago Castro is likely to lead the attack, edging out Thijs Dallinga for the starting position. The young striker has been involved in seven league goals this season, attracting attention from other clubs and making him a focal point of the match.
