Federico Bernardeschi est devenu le meilleur buteur de Bologne cette saison avec seulement deux réalisations, un retour au premier plan qui alimente son ambition de retrouver la sélection italienne, selon la Gazzetta dello Sport.
Bologna Resurgence Under Raffaele Palladino
At 32 years old, the former Juventus forward is orchestrating a notable return to the European spotlight following a three-year stint in Major League Soccer. His second goal of the campaign came during a victory against Cagliari, securing the second away win of the Raffaele Palladino era. Bernardeschi also scored the first goal of Palladino’s tenure following the manager’s arrival in the summer of 2025, serving as an immediate impact signing for the club.
Palladino offered high praise for the veteran attacker following the win over Cagliari. “He’s a champion, with a great attitude,” Palladino said. “Above all, he has true game intelligence, never loses focus, and possesses the right mindset. He’s an example for his teammates and he must become a leader of this team.”
Tactical Versatility and Squad Influence
Since joining Bologna, Bernardeschi has made 53 appearances and scored 11 goals. His tactical flexibility remains central to Palladino’s plans, allowing him to operate from the right flank, cover the entire attacking line, and occasionally slot into a false nine role, as he did during the closing stages against Cagliari. Palladino intends to lean heavily on established squad members, including Lewis Ferguson and Nicolò Cambiaghi, alongside the veteran forward.
This resurgence follows a period away from the top tier of Italian football. Although a minor muscular issue sidelined him from recent international consideration, Bernardeschi maintains his focus on earning another call-up to the Azzurri, a chapter that has remained closed since his last appearance on June 1, 2022.
Upcoming Test at San Siro Against AC Milan
The next major hurdle for Bernardeschi and Bologna arrives with an away fixture at San Siro to face AC Milan. Historical statistics show that the forward has never scored a goal against the Rossoneri in his career. A strong performance in Milan would offer an ideal platform to test his form against elite opposition.
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