Heart of Lions Overview

Bologna, injury for Odgaard: muscle problem, out for four weeks

Serie A: from Milik and Stankovic to Pellegrini and Liberali, the least-used players

Many players have yet to take to the pitch, or have only seen it in dribs and drabs in the first five Serie A matchdays.

Referees-managers meeting: the absentees, the five mistakes admitted by Orsato and the "for VAR" cases

First face-to-face meeting between the refereeing world and that of the Serie A clubs

Bologna FC v Torino FC - Serie A 2026/27

Palladino’s Bologna start again with a draw: 1-1 with Torino amid boos

Raffaele Palladino's debut does not mark a turning point at Bologna.

Domenico Tedesco reacts after being sacked by Bologna

Domenico Tedesco expressed his deep disappointment after being relieved of his duties as Bologna head coach following just two months in charge. The Serie A side reacted swiftly by appointing Raffaele Palladino on a long-term contract running until June 2029.

SSC Napoli v Bologna FC - Serie A 2026/27

Allegri eases De Bruyne injury fears after Napoli beat Bologna

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that the late injury scare involving Kevin De Bruyne was merely a cramp following a narrow victory over Bologna in Serie A today. The Napoli manager eased fears surrounding his star midfielder while also praising his squad for their anger and determination to secure their first home win of the current domestic campaign.