In just four games, Raffaele Palladino has already shown that he is transforming Bologna into a more competitive team, with results that surpass those of former coach Domenico Tedesco. The rossoblù coach led the squad to two away victories against Lecce and Cagliari, a draw with Torino at the Dall'Ara and a defeat at home against Inter. Although the record is not yet up to the level of the European qualifying seasons, it is clear that the team is gaining rhythm and cohesion.
Palladino made his game philosophy count, focusing on offensive pressure when necessary and on a shorter wait to hit a throw-in. The coach underlined that this intensity has had a cost in terms of injuries: Piccoli and Orsolini are currently recovering, while Odgaard was stopped in the previous weeks. Despite this, the team maintained a more solid defensive line and showed greater determination on the pitch.
The Serie A calendar seems in favor of Bologna. The summer draw awarded the club a trip to the San Siro against Milan, as well as four home games against Monza, Parma, Udinese and Venice. If the rossoblù manage to collect 12 points in these matches, they will be able to seriously consider themselves capable of recovering the season. The next match against Inter, although it was a defeat, still provided useful ideas for the next phase of the competition.
Looking to the future, Bologna will have to continue to consolidate its team identity under Palladino's guidance, making the most of the opportunities offered by the calendar. With a series of important matches ahead of them, the squad will have to maintain focus and discipline to transform the points gained into a competitive position in the table. The long-term objective will be to consolidate its position in Serie A and, if possible, to return to competing for European placings.