The Italian Serie A side Bologna has suffered a major setback in their bid to retain the title they won last season. In a disappointing result, the team lost 1-2 against Lazio at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.
The match was marred by controversy as Lazio striker Ciro Immobile scored two goals in the first half. The first goal came after a penalty awarded for a handball, and the second came from a free-kick that was deflected into the net.
Despite being down 2-0, Bologna fought back with two goals in the second half through Ezequiel Sanfeliu and Federico Bernardeschi. However, it was too little too late as Lazio held on for the win.
This defeat means that Bologna will have to start the new season without the services of key players such as Alessandro Bastoni and Lorenzo Pellegrini. The club's head coach, Stefano Pioli, is likely to make some adjustments to his squad ahead of next season.
However, Pioli remains optimistic about the team's prospects. "We have a lot of talent in our squad," he said. "We just need to work hard and play together as a team."
Bologna will now focus on improving their defensive performance and finding ways to score more goals. With the right strategy, they could still be in contention for promotion to Serie A next season.
In conclusion, this defeat will be a significant blow to Bologna's hopes of retaining the Serie A title. However, Pioli remains positive and believes that his team can bounce back. As they look to adjust their squad and improve their performances, Bologna will be hoping to make up for this disappointing result.