Bologna troubles continue as Orsolini ruled out until international break
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Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini has been ruled out through the international break, adding to the club's ongoing difficulties.
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Attributed to original sourceBologna are without a victory after their first two Serie A matches of the 2026-27 season and the troubles for head coach Domenico Tedesco have now increased as Italy international Riccardo Orsolini has been ruled out for several weeks.
Orsolini ruled out for three weeks after injury in Atalanta 1-0 Bologna Bologna have fallen to consecutive 1-0 losses at the beginning of the Serie A season, at home against Lazio in the opening weekend and away against Atalanta on Monday night.
AUGUST 24: Domenico Tedesco, Head Coach of Bologna FC 1909 reacts during the Serie A match against SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 . (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) They are one of seven Serie A sides still stuck on zero points after their first two matches, along with Torino, Parma, Genoa, Monza, Venezia and Fiorentina.
In an unfortunate twits, the club has now confirmed that fan favourite Orsolini reported for medical examinations on Thursday and the results have shown an injury to the flexors in his left thigh, which happened during Monday night’s game against Atalanta.
The club expects Orsolini to be back in around three weeks’ time, but this is set to keep him out of action until the international break, which officially kicks off on September 21. Bologna’s last match before the break comes at home against Torino on September 19.
APRIL 12: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna reacts during the Serie A match against US Lecce at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 12, 2026. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Orsolini is expected to miss Bologna’s upcoming fixtures against Sassuolo, away against Napoli and the aforementioned Torino clash.
Federico Bernardeschi, who started ahead of Orsolini against Atalanta earlier this week, is expected to keep hold of the right wing slot for the next few weeks.
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What happened
Bologna have suffered another setback with key winger Riccardo Orsolini set to miss matches until the upcoming international break. The Italian attacker has been a central figure in Bologna's attack, and his absence compounds what the source describes as a troubling period for the club. With fixtures stacking up before the break, Bologna will need to find attacking solutions without one of their most reliable wide men.
Chance analysis
Losing a player of Orsolini's calibre is a significant blow for Bologna, particularly at a stage where the club already appears to be struggling. Orsolini provides both goal threat and creative width, meaning his absence forces a tactical reshuffle — whether that means shifting formations or handing minutes to a less proven option. How Bologna navigate this stretch before the international break could define the early shape of their season.
Bologna's attacking threat is diminished for the run of fixtures leading into the international break due to Orsolini's absence.