Vincenzo Italiano has questioned the extent of depth in MLS after Federico Bernardeschi starred in Bologna’s Europa League victory over RB Salzburg.
Bologna Thrash Salzburg To Prolong Unbeaten Run
The Serie A aspect made it 12 matches with out defeat throughout their newest European outing, as Bologna put 4 previous RB Salzburg to maneuver as much as 18th within the desk.
Vincenzo Italiano’s aspect took the lead after 26 minutes as Jens Odgaard lashed the ball into the underside left nook, however Bologna’s pleasure got here to an finish simply seven-minutes later.
Federico Ravaglia thought he had accomplished sufficient to maintain out Salzburg’s preliminary effort, nevertheless, Yorbe Vertessen was there to faucet the rebound into an empty internet.
Either side went into the half-time break with nothing between them and Bologna supporters had been calling for Santiago Castro to enter the motion after beginning the match on the bench.
Italiano determined to depart the 21-year-old out as Castro continues to attract Premier League interest and this choice was rewarded within the 51st minute because the Argentine’s alternative, Thijs Dallinga, restored Bologna’s lead.
The hosts inflicted additional harm on Salzburg simply two-minutes later due to Federico Bernardeschi, because the Italian rose highest to ship a vicious header into the top-right nook.
Bologna had been in cruise management for the rest of the match however there was nonetheless time for one more objective, with Riccardo Orsolini scoring his seventh objective of the season throughout all competitions.
This victory continued Bologna’s momentum, nevertheless, Italiano’s main focus after the match seemed to be across the elevated efficiency from Federico Bernardeschi.
Vincenzo Italiano Questions MLS After Bologna Win
Bernardeschi returned to Serie A throughout the 2025 summer time switch window after spending three-years with Toronto FC and changing into probably the greatest gamers in Main League Soccer.
Regardless of some robust performances in North America, the 31-year-old seemed to be out of kinds throughout the opening phases of this season and Italiano believes MLS had an enormous half to play on this.
Italiano stated: “Federico arrived from a league that has a a lot decrease tempo in comparison with Italy and Europe. I stated when he first got here right here that he wanted time to get used to it once more, so he had picked up some completely different habits in Canada, however has began making that psychological swap to precise his high quality the best way he all the time used to.”
The US has began to see some enchancment in recent times, producing some star names like Christian Pulisic, who has just lately been ruled out of Milan’s upcoming clash against Lazio – however there may be nonetheless room for enchancment.
Bologna will likely be hoping that Bernardeschi has shaken off this ‘MLS rust’ as Italiano’s aspect look to increase their unbeaten streak towards Cremonese on December 1st.
