If it’s not a last resort, it’s a lot like one. On the fifth day of the Champions League the Bologna is obliged to get a full result against the Lille to still have some chance of avoiding the immediate cut in the single round of the new format. One point in four games is the meager haul collected by the rossoblù team, the only one among the 36 participants who has not yet scored. The French, on the other hand, are in full swing and have already claimed illustrious victims: double success with Real Madrid and Atletico, before the draw imposed on Juventus. The refereeing of the Dall’Ara match was entrusted to Michael Oliver, assisted by Bart and Mainwaring. Fourth Officer Gillett. VAR Dallas, AVAR Kavanagh. Kick-off at 9pm.
HOW BOLOGNA ARRIVES – Olimpico’s defeat against Lazio interrupted the series of three consecutive victories in the championship which preceded the break for national team commitments. Compared to Sunday evening, Italiano recovers Ndoye, ready to return to the starting lineup. Skorupski is seen again between the posts, Ravaglia gives way to him. Beukema and Lucumì in the center of the rearguard, Posch and Lykogiannis on the external lanes. Pobega goes towards confirmation in midfield, with Freuler. Fabbian gets a shirt back from the first minute, Odgaard rests. Usual Dallinga-Castro run-off, with the Dutch favorite. Orsolini will complete the attack.
HOW LILLE ARRIVES – Undefeated for more than two months, Genesio’s team is fresh from the narrow success in Ligue 1 over Rennes, thanks to the award-winning Zhegrova-David team: goal by the Kosovar winger on an assist from the Canadian striker, already at 13 goals this season . They are the most dangerous men to keep under control. Mandi will once again be adapted in front of Chevalier in the role of right back, with Diakité and Alexsandro leading the defense and Gudmundsson on the left. In the middle the talented Bouaddi alongside captain André. On the attacking midfield line there could be room for Mukau and Cabella.