‘Bologna not thinking about Champions League’

Thiago Motta explains what Alexis Saelemaekers ought to study from Lewis Ferguson and why Bologna are ‘not even pondering’ a few Champions League spot after beating Atalanta.

The Rossoblu have made historical past, as that they had not received six consecutive Serie A matches because the membership’s heyday within the Nineteen Sixties.

It had began on the incorrect foot with Ademola Lookman placing the hosts in entrance, however a Joshua Zirkzee penalty was adopted 4 minutes later by the Ferguson volley they usually then defended the onslaught from Atalanta.

The coach had stunned when taking Riccardo Orsolini off at half-time, however Alexis Saelemaekers proved pivotal to altering the sport, as he earned the penalty and was additionally concerned within the second objective.

“I don’t suppose the substitutions had been the one motive, it was a really difficult match towards a group accustomed to taking part in at this stage,” Thiago Motta informed DAZN.

“We stayed in there, benefiting from our possibilities to get a great victory. When Saelemaekers comes on with this angle, he brings one thing further. Ndoye and the others can play on the left, however he has one thing particular.

“Nevertheless, I don’t prefer it at occasions when he dives.”

Within the last minutes, Thiago Motta actually lifted Saelemaekers off the bottom and threw him again onto the pitch after he had gone down underneath a problem on the touchline.

The Belgian might most likely study from Ferguson, because the Scotland worldwide is rising as a key determine for Bologna.

“I all the time give him 10 out of 10, not for the objective, however as a result of he’s a warrior and units the instance for his teammates.”

Bologna are actually 4 factors clear in fourth place, as Roma have leapfrogged Atalanta into fifth.

In contrast to the opposite challengers for Champions League qualification, additionally they have the benefit of with the ability to focus solely on Serie A, as they aren’t in different tournaments.

“I’m not even fascinated by the Champions League. I’m targeted solely on our performances, our coaching and being able to face each match to the perfect of our talents.”