Villa under Emery are a force at home.
Bologna’s strengths — compact shape, patient build-up — will be tested under constant pressure from the crowd and Villa’s high tempo.
Emery’s press could force errors in their backline.
Villa under Emery are a force at home.
Bologna’s strengths — compact shape, patient build-up — will be tested under constant pressure from the crowd and Villa’s high tempo.
Emery’s press could force errors in their backline.
Riccardo Orsolini: dangerous left foot, loves to cut inside.
Joshua Zirkzee: lively striker with flair.
Lewis Ferguson: high-energy midfielder who links defense to attack.
Riccardo Orsolini: dangerous left foot, loves to cut inside.
Joshua Zirkzee: lively striker with flair.
Lewis Ferguson: high-energy midfielder who links defense to attack.
1. Lack of attacking firepower — goals don’t come easy.
2. Over-reliance on a few stars.
3. Struggle when pressed aggressively, especially away from home.
1. Lack of attacking firepower — goals don’t come easy.
2. Over-reliance on a few stars.
3. Struggle when pressed aggressively, especially away from home.
1. Compact, organized defense — hard to unlock.
2. Strong midfield control.
3. Good at frustrating bigger teams and waiting for mistakes.
1. Compact, organized defense — hard to unlock.
2. Strong midfield control.
3. Good at frustrating bigger teams and waiting for mistakes.
Shaped by Thiago Motta’s philosophy:
Patient possession and midfield rotations.
Compact pressing out of possession
Games often decided in fine margins, rather than high-scoring affairs.
Shaped by Thiago Motta’s philosophy:
Patient possession and midfield rotations.
Compact pressing out of possession
Games often decided in fine margins, rather than high-scoring affairs.
Founded in 1909, Bologna are a proud Italian club with 7 Serie A titles. Today, they’re seen as a tactically sharp, disciplined side that’s tough to play against — but they rarely shine away from home.
Founded in 1909, Bologna are a proud Italian club with 7 Serie A titles. Today, they’re seen as a tactically sharp, disciplined side that’s tough to play against — but they rarely shine away from home.