Thiago Motta on Bologna tactics and special reward

Thiago Motta jokes that he’ll reward Bologna gamers for his or her victory over Lazio by giving them ‘day off from me, which they positively deserve’ and explains their uncommon attacking techniques.

The Rossoblu may have been fatigued after taking part in a midweek Coppa Italia fixture towards Hellas Verona.

Nevertheless, they appeared extra energetic than the Biancocelesti and gained the sport due to a Lewis Ferguson strike on Joshua Zirkzee’s help inside seconds of the restart.

Lukasz Skorupski was by no means actually examined, so this implies Bologna leapfrog Lazio into sixth place and may now genuinely dream about a spot in Europe.

“I appreciated the angle of the lads in a tough scenario, that was implausible. We confronted a powerful workforce that performs good soccer and has high quality, however we remained strong, targeted and after a implausible transfer we took the lead,” Thiago Motta informed Sky Sport Italia.

“After that, we managed the match and the work the lads are doing is extraordinary. This exhibits their humility and dedication to play the best way they did this night.”

They’re unbeaten because the opening weekend towards Milan, a run of 10 Serie A video games that they’d not loved since 1979-80.

The subsequent fixture earlier than the break for worldwide obligation might be one other showdown for the European locations with Fiorentina.

“The lads will deservedly have a relaxation now to get well and spend time with their households. They’ll have a while away from me, which they positively deserve! Then as soon as we return to coaching, we will take into consideration Fiorentina.”

Thiago Motta likes to hold a low profile, however his gamers Ferguson and Alexis Saelemaekers appear excited by their potential.

“I’m not remotely afraid of that. I’m lucky to have lads who need to hold working, who realise that if we’re doing this nicely, it’s as a result of they’re protecting the precise angle. Enthusiasm is sweet, that’s a part of the sport and we should use it in our favour.

“I’ve nice religion in my lads, as they know that they earned this way and should proceed enhancing these areas. We struggled extra within the first half than we must always’ve performed, however I noticed the precise response from the gamers. It’s nice for me as a coach and for our followers, who by no means stopped pushing us on in direction of victory.”

Bologna are attention-grabbing tactically, as centre-forward Zirkzee isn’t at all times probably the most superior participant, with Ferguson, Saelemaekers and Riccardo Orsolini pushing ahead.

“The 2 wingers have totally different traits. Riccardo likes to assault the area and occasions his runs nicely. We are able to enhance the best way we alternate these actions to present no reference factors to the opposition defenders. Alexis has somewhat extra freedom in his position, however they convey nicely and know when to make the runs to open areas for one another.”

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