Preseason friendlies: Bologna vs. Pisa, probable lineups

Kickoff is at 5 p.m. on Saturday for Bologna vs. Pisa, a friendly match scheduled to take place at Bologna’s training center in Casteldebole. The Bologna players are getting used to Domenico Tedesco’s tactical system, and he expects to see progress in this match against the Nerazzurri, who were recently relegated to Serie B and are now led by Bianco.

Tedesco, who has won his first three friendlies, is expected to start Dovbyk up front from the first minute, with Orsolini, Bernardeschi, and Cambiaghi in the attacking midfield. Ferguson and Pobega will be the two central midfielders, while Zortea and Miranda will play fullback. Transfer target Lucumí leads the defense with Casale at his side.

Pisa will field Moreo as the center forward, supported by Tramoni and Marras. In midfield, Aebischer and Vural will start, while Touré and Angori will be the fullbacks. Canestrelli, Caracciolo, and Bozhinov have been selected for the backline.

Bologna vs. Pisa: Probable Lineups
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Zortea, Lucumí, Casale, Miranda; Ferguson, Pobega; Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Cambiaghi; Dovbyk. Head Coach: Tedesco.
Pisa (3-4-2-1): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bozhinov; Touré, Aebischer, Vural, Angori; Tramoni, Marras; Moreo. Head Coach: Bianco.

Juve-Lucumí Negotiations: The Colombian defender has caught the eye of Juventus, which has reportedly already submitted an initial offer of 17 million euros, rejected by Bologna. The Bianconeri are reportedly considering including Juan Cabal as part of a player swap to bridge the gap between the two clubs’ positions. His potential departure would allow the Emilia-based club to reinvest those resources in the attack, where they are keeping a close eye on Fiorentina’s Roberto Piccoli.