Riccardo Orsolini Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Bologna Winger Explains Why He Snubbed Fiorentina

November 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Riccardo Orsolini has enjoyed a prolific start at Bologna. The winger could have left in previous windows but extended his contract last summer. He addressed the links to Fiorentina in an interview: "I’ve always stated, with all due respect, that I wanted to stay here."

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Spalletti Reveals Why He Rang Orsolini After Initial Omission

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

After omitting Riccardo Orsolini from his initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier matches against Malta and England respectively, Luciano Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness problems with Mattia Zaccagni and Federico Chiesa.

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Spalletti Revises Italy Squad, Adds Bologna Hero Orsolini

October 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A

One of the notable absences in Luciano Spalletti’s initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier games against Malta and England was Riccardo Orsolini. The Bologna forward, despite putting up impressive displays in recent outings, missed out on the national team call-up, but that has been revised.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Luciano Spalletti will issue the Italy squad for the Euro qualifiers versus Malta and England on Friday while dealing with a few injury concerns.

Duo Poised for Italy Return Amid a Few Injury Problems

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Tottenham

Luciano Spalletti will issue the squad for the Euro qualifiers versus Malta and England on Friday. While he’s dealing with a few injury concerns, he has prepared two returns relative to the previous matches. Francesco Acerbi and Domenico Berardi are expected to be back in the squad.

Inter vs Bologna: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Saturday's Serie A action commences at Giuseppe Meazza as title-bidding Inter and high-flying Bologna lock horns in the afternoon kick-off. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Orsolini Finding His Way Through Bologna History Books

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A

Orsolini is currently on 49 goals for Bologna in 191 appearances, needing just two to overtake Hungarian Istvan Mike and enter the 50-goal club. The 26-year-old is however way off the 100-goal mark, with 15 players ahead of him in the goalscoring list.

Bologna Hattrick Hero Eyes Italy Game Time Under Spalletti

October 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Riccardo Orsolini tore Empoli apart with an outstanding hattrick – his first for the club - gifting Bologna a much needed boost to make their way into the top half of Serie A standings. The winger, who was expected to leave the Rossoblù in the summer, has etched himself as a fan favorite.

Bologna Ace Riccardo Orsolini Nets Superb Hat-trick Versus Empoli

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Empoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Bologna returned to winning ways in Serie A after three consecutive draws with an emphatic 3-0 victory over a troubled Empoli side. Sunday's contest at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara exceeded expectations as Riccardo Orsolini turned on a 'beast mode' to inspire Thiago Mota's side to three points.

Italy vs Ukraine: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Giuseppe Meazza is the venue as Italy and Ukraine go head-to-head in Tuesday's pivotal Euro 2024 qualifying showdown. Let’s look at our match preview for this high-stakes contest.

Italy Include Riccardo Orsolini as Emergency Option for Ukraine Game

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

September's international break looks to be going from bad to worse for Italy. A frustrating 1-1 away draw against North Macedonia is the least of Luciano Spalletti's piling stock of problems. After Federico Chiesa, two more first-team stars have landed a place in the infirmary.

As Atalanta beat Sturm Graz thanks to Berat Djimsiti’s solitary strike, the former La Dea sporting director was busy taking notes on 20-year-old Włodarczyk.

Bologna Director Sartori Takes Stock of Transfer Market

September 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna sporting director Giovanni Sartori has taken stock of the club’s transfer market exploits this summer. The Rossoblu welcomed 11 new signings, including three loan transfers, who Thiago Motta will now look to incorporate in his season plans after a shaky start.

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