Coppa Italia: Bologna v Parma line-ups, Dallinga starts, 3-5-2 | OneFootball

The official lineups have been announced for the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between Bologna and Parma, with the Felsinei playing at home against the Emilians. Rossoblù coach Vincenzo Italiano sticks to his usual 4-2-3-1 formation, but introduces several new faces and an interesting mix of experience and youth, clearly aiming to use the competition to give fresh resources a chance.

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At the heart of the attack, Dutchman Thijs Dallinga has been chosen as the offensive reference point, earning a starting spot as the central striker. Behind him, forming a dynamic and technical trio of attacking midfielders, will be Bernardeschi, Fabbian, and Rowe. This combination promises creativity and unpredictability to support the lone striker, who scored the goal that opened the match against Napoli. In midfield, the new pairing of Lewis Ferguson and Sulemana has been tasked with providing both physicality and playmaking. The four-man defensive line, set up in front of the confirmed Ravaglia in goal, will feature Lykogiannis (left) and Holm (right) on the flanks, while the central pairing of Heggem and Lucumì will be responsible for locking down the area.

On the Parma side, coach Cuesta responds with a solid 3-5-2, a formation designed to ensure density in midfield and defensive protection. Despite the crowded midfield, the aim is to strike on the counterattack, relying on the offensive duo of Ondrejka and Benedyczak, with the goal of exploiting the runs of wing-backs like Lovik and Britschgi. In goal, Cuesta trusts Guaita.

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia, Holm, Lucumì, Heggem, Lykogiannis, Ferguson, Sulemana; Bernardeschi, Fabbian, Rowe; Dallinga. Available: Pessina, Franceschelli, De Silvestri, Miranda, Zortea, Moro, Pobega, Odgaard, Orsolini, Castro, Dominguez, Cambiaghi, Immobile. Coach: Italiano.

PARMA (3-5-2): Guaita; Delprato, Troilo, Trabucchi, Britschgi, Keita, Ordonez, Cremaschi, Lovik, Ondrejka, Benedyczak. Available: Corvi, Rinaldi, Valenti, Valeri, Conde, Sorensen, Estevez, Bernabè, Begic, Hernani, Oristanio, Pellegrino, Cutrone, Djuric, Almqvist. Coach: Cuesta.

Andrea Alati

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