Thiago Motta reveals Bologna penalty switch with Inter

Thiago Motta reveals Riccardo Orsolini was not initially meant to take the penalty in opposition to Inter and explains how Bologna have been in a position to take factors off the most important golf equipment.

The Nerazzurri thought they have been on their solution to a snug victory after going 2-0 up inside 12 minutes due to a Francesco Acerbi header on a nook and the ferocious Lautaro Martinez strike from distance.

Nonetheless, Riccardo Orsolini transformed an inexpensive penalty given away needlessly by Lautaro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee accomplished the comeback within the second half.

“Zirkzee is our penalty taker, however at that second I made a decision handy it to Orsolini. He felt unhappy about that, I apologised to him within the locker room and we sorted it out at half-time. I perceive how he feels, he’s a striker and lives for objectives,” Thiago Motta revealed to DAZN.

“I inform you each week that Zirkzee is the image of our Bologna, as a result of he’s not egotistical, he works so arduous in coaching and within the match for the group. He obtained the aim he was on the lookout for and got here near in current weeks, he ended the sport with cramp as a result of he was giving his all.

“Everybody on the membership loves him, as a result of he’s a pleasant, respectful lad and we’re very glad to have gamers like this at Bologna.”

The Rossoblu had a totally revamped defence and completed the match with three left-backs, as they’re lacking three central defenders.

“The gamers every single day present me how keen they’re to be taught and do issues they weren’t accustomed to. We knew Inter would begin very robust and we have been unable to carry them again at that second, however the best way we reacted to a adverse scenario was incredible.

“The lads continued to play and work collectively, so this level is the precise reward for that efficiency.”

Bologna have solely misplaced one Serie A match this season, the opening defeat to joint leaders Milan.

“You want alternate options in soccer, as a result of these days everybody research you and in case you hold doing the identical issues, you turn into predictable. We’ve got a midfield with Remo Freuler, who introduced his expertise at this degree, whereas Michel Aebischer is rising recreation by recreation on this position that’s finest suited to him. Those that come off the bench additionally contribute with completely different traits.”

Bologna are extraordinarily tough to beat and have already held Juventus, Napoli and Inter to stalemates this season, so how far can they go?

“We need to be the group you noticed immediately, that is able to problem sides which are stronger than we’re. There’s a hole in high quality, that’s clear, however when my gamers work like this, it helps nullify that hole,” concluded Thiago Motta.

“We stopped Inter immediately, when it got here to Juventus it was frankly a recreation we deserved to win, so if something they stalled us.”

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