Tesco: 'I hope this defeat will help Bologna grow, difficult leaving Bernardeschi out'
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Bologna coach Domenico Tedesco reacted to a defeat, saying he hopes the loss will help the team grow, and admitted it was difficult to leave Federico Bernardeschi out of the squad.
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Attributed to original sourceBologna head coach Domenico Tedesco says that he hopes his players learn from their errors in their 1-0 loss against Lazio in their Serie A season opener on Monday evening, and has explained why he decided to leave bright-spark Federico Bernardeschi out of the starting XI.
A lone goal from Italy international Davide Frattesi just a few minutes after his introduction handed Lazio a 1-0 victory at the Dall’Ara in what was an underwhelming performance from the Rossoblu.
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Tedesco reaction after Bologna 0-1 Lazio AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Lazio, interacts with Domenico Tedesco, Head Coach of Bologna FC 1909 before the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Speaking in a post-match interview with DAZN after full-time, Tedesco was asked where he feels his side needs to improve after an underwhelming first league match of the season.
“Don’t concede goals like that, definitely” Tedesco replied (via TMW ). “Be more consistent,” he continued. “We had ups and downs, not much continuity in our game and we have to score goals. I don’t think we were going to win, but we absolutely shouldn’t have lost.”
Tedesco was also questioned on his team selection given that Federico Bernardeschi, one of the bright sparks in an otherwise disappointing Bologna display, was only introduced after Lazio had gone 1-0 up.
“These aren’t decisions about one player, they’re decisions that involve others,” Tedesco explained.
AUGUST 24: Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna FC 1909 applauds the fans as he warms up on the sidelines during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) “Jens (Odgaard) has done very well for the last six weeks, Cambiaghi has done very well, and then obviously Riccardo (Orsolini) is a first-choice. It’s difficult to stick him on the bench. We have a lot of players available, especially in attack, it’s not an easy decision.”
Bologna director Marco Di Vaio did not deny the fact that the club would like a new centre-back before the close of the summer transfer window after losing Jhon Lucumi to Juventus, but after watching his side’s display on Monday night, Tedesco was asked if he thinks he needs a few more additions.
He replied: “New signings are always nice. It’s not that the club hasn’t signed anyone, some have come in. We’re a young team, the new signings are particularly young.”
AUGUST 24: Domenico Tedesco, Head Coach speaks to his players during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) And what does Tedesco expect to see from Bologna over the course of the 2026-27 season?
“Nothing in particular, a positive path. We want to grow, we have to develop and I hope that this match, this defeat, will help us to grow.”
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What happened
Following a Bologna defeat, head coach Domenico Tedesco spoke to the press and expressed hope that the result would serve as a growth moment for his squad. He also acknowledged the difficulty of his decision to omit Federico Bernardeschi from the matchday squad. The comments suggest Tedesco is using the setback constructively while navigating squad selection choices in a transitional period for the club.
Chance analysis
Bologna's latest defeat puts Domenico Tedesco under immediate pressure to steady a side that has shown inconsistency since his arrival. His public framing — turning the loss into a learning opportunity — is a classic new-manager message designed to protect confidence in the dressing room, but results will need to follow soon. The decision to leave out Federico Bernardeschi is notable: the experienced winger was brought in to add quality, and his absence hints at either fitness concerns or tactical uncertainty about how to integrate him.
A negative result increases pressure on Tedesco early in his tenure, while Bernardeschi's omission raises questions about his fitness or role within the new system.