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Bologna FC managerial change and tactical shift

Overview

Bologna FC continues its squad transition under new head coach Raffaele Palladino, who was appointed following the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco. Tedesco reportedly managed only four matches before his departure and is nearing an agreement to return to the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

In Palladino’s managerial debut at the Dall’Ara stadium during the fifth matchday of the 2026/2027 Serie A season, Bologna played to a 1-1 draw against Torino. Federico Bernardeschi opened the scoring for Bologna in the 14th minute, but Torino equalized in the 77th minute via Sandro Kulenovic following an error by goalkeeper Skorupski.

As the club enters an international break, it faces a crisis, currently sitting in the relegation zone. To address this, management has granted Palladino “full autonomy” to manage the team’s mental and physical state without interference. The coach is utilizing this period to implement a high-intensity methodology and potentially reshape the squad into a 3-4-2-1 formation. A specific focus remains on goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, as Palladino seeks to determine the level of trust moving forward following recent errors.

Despite the difficult start, director Giovanni Sartori has reaffirmed his confidence in Palladino and the club’s long-term stability. Sartori also dismissed concerns regarding his own future and addressed recent squad changes, describing the departure of Johnny Rowe—who repeatedly requested a transfer—as a “disagreeable situation.”

Fitness concerns persist: Jens Odgaard is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a right thigh flexor injury, while striker Artem Dovbyk is staying in Bologna to recover from muscle fatigue. Additionally, Emil Holm continues to manage his recovery from previous muscular injuries.

Entities

Bologna FC · Bologna FC 1909 · Domenico Tedesco · Raffaele Palladino · Torino FC

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Bologna FC director Sartori reaffirms trust in manager Palladino

    Bologna director Giovanni Sartori reaffirms trust in manager Raffaele Palladino and addresses transfer issues involving Johnny Rowe, while Torino's Gaetano Oristanio makes a notable Serie A debut.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Bologna grants manager Palladino full autonomy to address club crisis

    Bologna FC has granted manager Palladino total autonomy to lead the team out of the relegation zone during the upcoming break, focusing on mental recovery and tactical intensity.

  3. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Bologna FC manages coaching transition and player injuries

    Bologna FC enters a transition period under new manager Raffaele Palladino as former coach Domenico Tedesco nears a move to Borussia Mönchengladbach. The club also manages several key player injuries.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 34 sources
    Bologna and Torino draw 1-1 in Serie A match

    Bologna and Torino drew 1-1 in Serie A, featuring the debut of Bologna manager Raffaele Palladino and a goal from Torino's Sandro Kulenovic.

  5. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Bologna FC appoints Raffaele Palladino as head coach

    Bologna FC has replaced Domenico Tedesco with Raffaele Palladino following a disappointing start to the Serie A season. Palladino has signed a contract through June 2029.

  6. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 43 sources
    Bologna FC dismisses Domenico Tedesco, appoints Raffaele Palladino

    Bologna FC has sacked manager Domenico Tedesco after four Serie A matches and appointed Raffaele Palladino on a contract lasting until June 2029.

  7. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bologna FC awaits peak fitness for Moro and Miranda

    Bologna FC manager Domenico Tedesco awaits the return to peak physical condition of key players Nikola Moro and Juan Miranda to bolster the team's tactical performance.

  8. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bologna FC faces scoring struggles and transfer changes

    Bologna FC struggles with a goal drought and squad transitions following the transfer market, despite creating significant offensive opportunities in early Serie A matches.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bologna FC faces injury concerns and transfer shifts after Atalanta defeat

    Bologna FC suffered a late 1-0 loss to Atalanta, with Riccardo Orsolini sustaining a thigh injury. The club also faces transfer updates regarding Arthur Theate and Marten De Roon.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bologna FC undergoes squad transition under Domenico Tedesco

    Bologna FC is restructuring its squad under new manager Domenico Tedesco, managing player departures like Thijs Dallinga while seeking to offload more players to strengthen the midfield and defense.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bologna FC undergoes squad changes with multiple player departures

    Bologna FC faces a squad overhaul with the departures of Remo Freuler, Thijs Dallinga, and Benjamin Dominguez, impacting the club's midfield and attacking depth.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Emil Holm returns to training with Bologna after injury layoff

    Emil Holm, 26, resumed Bologna training after injury setbacks, targeting a right‑back role under coach Domenico Tedesco.

Sources

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