Thiago Motta expresses his delight over Bologna’s triumph against Lazio, emphasizing their commitment to their distinctive style of play. He also draws parallels between Joshua Zirkzee and Ronaldinho, highlighting Zirkzee’s unique qualities.

Bologna secured their fourth consecutive Serie A victory, following their recent 2-0 win against Fiorentina, which was rescheduled due to the Supercoppa Italiana. The match saw Gustav Isaksen scoring after intercepting Jhon Lucumi’s pass, but Oussama El Azzouzi equalized after capitalizing on a defensive error. Joshua Zirkzee’s well-executed finish ultimately secured Bologna’s win.

Thiago Motta shared his satisfaction with the team’s performance, praising their adherence to their playing style and resilience against a formidable opponent like Lazio. Despite facing challenges, including a goal-line clearance by Lucumi and a fingertip save by Lukasz Skorupski, Motta emphasized the team’s unwavering identity and determination until the final whistle.

Zirkzee’s standout performance has drawn attention, with Motta likening him to Ronaldinho but also emphasizing his individual brilliance and dedication. Zirkzee, who idolizes Ibrahimovic and Batistuta, has impressed Motta with his commitment and leadership since preseason, symbolizing a promising future for Bologna.

The victory, particularly significant as a rare away win for Bologna, propels them to fourth place in the Serie A standings, level with Atalanta. Motta acknowledges the significance of the win and the positive atmosphere it generates in the city but remains focused on upcoming challenges, including the match against Hellas Verona, whom he considers formidable opponents.

Verona’s recent draw against Juventus underscores the importance of staying focused and maintaining momentum. Motta acknowledges the team’s good form but remains cautious about making premature predictions about their future performance.

Joshua Zirkzee

This season he played in total 24 times for 2015 minutes for Serie A.

Joshua Zirkzee scored 10 goals for Bologna. He procured 3 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Serie A. In the last match Bologna won 2-1 against Lazio.

Bologna performance and stats

Bologna is currently 5th in the Serie A with 45 points.

In the last 25 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Bologna won 1-2 against Lazio.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 23.​