Sunday opponent: the Bologna FC.

The Sanctuary of San Luca is a historic monument, artistically appreciable, of great religious value (and the Bolognese also believe miraculous). From the beautiful 17th century portico you can easily reach the guest sector. Now I think that the Madonna di San Luca also understands that we must stay at home, keep our distance and use the mask, but when we see the sunset of this war-like period and the dawn of a new peace, it will be nice to go and visit the Sanctuary and then see Bologna-Roma.

They have always played with 4231, but with Inter they fielded 343, which then becomes 541 in the defensive phase. I expect 343 for Sunday even if the media are predicting 4231. Let me explain my reasoning. Mihajlovic was upset last week because the news had come out in the newspapers that he had changed his form (i.e. that he had moved to 343), so I think that the 4231 expected by the media is a diversion to be forgiven after the blows in the press conferences of the great coach Serbian. And then Bologna have conceded goals in the last 40 games so a more cautious attitude is to be expected (therefore the 343), especially on Sunday that they face a great team, which we are. Then it's up to us to show in every match that we are a great team.

Palacio is a false 9. Bravo to get Bologna out of the pressure, thanks to the long balls he receives especially on their left, our right. In fact, when Palacio starts from the left he is more dangerous [Barrow (right) is also more dangerous when he starts from the left mainly to go towards the center and try the round shot]. Both Palacio and Soriano are good at shooting, but especially in the last pass.

They make the man by man on corners except the man on the post and one man (usually Palacio) near the goal.

They mostly build on their right with Medel-De Silvestri-Soriano. Sometimes Palacio also goes to the right to build. So let's focus our pressing on that band (obviously without neglecting their left band). Even if they attack mainly on their right, two concepts must be kept in mind: 1) Defensively it is also the strongest band, so we will also have to attack on our right, their left. For this, the offensive game of Karsdorp and Carles Perez is fundamental, 2) Even if they build mainly on their right, let's remember that Barrow and Palacio are dangerous especially when they start from the left.

We still have to do everything. Let's start with this game. We show quality and good play, but we need to start realizing dominance. It is not to be excluded to play at least in the second half with Borja Majoral and Dzeko at the same time. It is therefore fundamental to take the lead, but then we can also overflow in the score. We have to want it. We have to do it. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi