Federico Bernardeschi is back at the center of the Bolognese defense, but this time with a new teammate: captain Orsolini. The centre-forward, who made his resurgence this season, seems to have found the form he was missing after his return from Toronto FC.
Bernardeschi, born in Crotone and raised in Fiorentina, was purchased by Juventus for 40 million euros. After five years between the legend of Cristiano Ronaldo and the almost unbeatable Juventus, his level is off-centre. The move to Toronto and subsequent return to Italy highlighted a transition phase, but his last season at Bologna was more promising: 4 goals in 29 league games and 5 in the Europa League. Although the performance was not exceptional, the player showed that he still has defensive value.
Orsolini, captain of the team, has been little used so far, with only four appearances and two as a starter. His absence left room for Bernardeschi, who started the season with great vigor. Coach Palladino will now have to find a balance between the two central defenders, exploiting the strength of Bernardeschi and the leadership of Orsolini.
With the ongoing season, Bologna aims to consolidate its position in Serie A, taking advantage of the combination of experience and freshness of the two central defenders. The future of the team will depend on Palladino's ability to bring together Bernardeschi and Orsolini in a synergistic way, guaranteeing the club a solid defense and an effective attack.