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·5 November 2024
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·5 November 2024
Kacper Urbanski is expected to start for Bologna in a key Champions League game against Monaco this evening.
It kicks off at 21:00 GMT (19:00 CET) at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna.
The Rossoblu have won two consecutive games in Serie A but have just one point in the Champions League.
They drew in their opening game against Shakhtar Donetsk in September and then lost to Aston Villa and Liverpool. The Rossoblu haven’t yet scored a goal in the competition this season.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Aston Villa FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Villa Park on October 22, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
They are without the injured Martin Erlic, Michel Aebischer and Oussama El Azzouzi, who is not even on their UEFA list.
Samuel Iling-Junior is expected to replace Riccardo Orsolini, but the Italian is ready to be introduced as a substitute if needed. Urbanski is the favourite for the attacking midfield role. Santiago Castro will likely get the nod up front.
Charalampos Lykogiannis has recovered from an injury, but Juan Miranda will start as a left-back at the Dall’Ara.
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 6 and can be streamed on Discovery+. Fans in the USA can watch the game on Paramount+.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumí, Miranda; Moro, Freuler; Ndoye, Urbanski, Iling-Junior; Castro.
Monaco (4-2-3-1): Majecki; Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Caio Henrique; Camara, Golovin; Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir; Embolo.