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The fever is growing for the super challenge scheduled in the shadow of Vesuvius on Saturday afternoon at 6pm. A never banal duel, which this weekend will offer much more than the classic three points: a victory for the rossoblù and a useful result for the In fact, Atalanta against Roma in the following day’s match would give the Bolognese the mathematical certainty of participating in the next Champions League, thus realizing a dream pursued for over half a century. To attempt the feat in Campania, Zirkzee and his teammates will be pushed by over 1,000 supporters in tow, now present in large numbers in all the stadiums in Italy to support the eleven in Bologna jerseys.
Against a big player with a clear head
Obviously not a simple undertaking, as also underlined by the Italian-Brazilian coach in the usual appointment with the press the day before: “We prepared to face a team that won the championship last year and is certainly a top club in our Serie A”Thiago immediately specified. “We are fresh in our legs and free in our minds, with a great responsibility but without pressure, because those are on the shoulders of the other teams who are fighting for the same goal as us”the coach from Bologna reiterated once again. “Today we are at this point and we want to continue on this path. At the beginning of the season, no one could imagine such a path: we have already made history, but now we can achieve something incredible.”.
The Calzona team
“We will face a strong team in all departments, which plays a lot with the ball and creates many chances”continued the coach, turning the discussion towards the next opponents. “We need to be connected throughout the match and understand when we need to press and when we need to wait. We will need maximum concentration to play our usual football and make our fans happy.”.
Support of the rossoblù people
Speaking of fans: as mentioned, there will be many Bolognese supporters at Maradona and Motta was keen to underline the good relationship with the square. “After Turin the boys were a bit down in the dumps, as they always want to win but clearly that’s not always possible. Our people have been close to us and the fans know what the boys have done in this extraordinary season. They always give us a lot of energy and will be there until the end.”.
