Serie A 2023-2024: Bologna-Sassuolo, the likely lineups

Bologna-Sassuolo, the probable formations

The Emilia derby between Bologna and Sassuolo will close the 23rd day of Serie A on Saturday. Kickoff at the "Renato Dall'Ara" Stadium at 20:45. The Rossoblù will try to regain a victory that has been missing for four days (1-0 with Atalanta last Dec. 23), while the neroverdi are desperately looking for points to move away from the hot zone of the standings.

Thiago Motta should rely on Zirkzee as the offensive terminal, with Ferguson, Orsolini and Saelemaekers acting as trequartisti. In the median, trust Freuler and Aebischer. Dionisi, however, will have to do without Domenico Berardi (injured) and Mattheus Henrique (disqualified). Leading the attack will be Pinamonti, with Laurienté, Castillejo and Thorstvedt on the three-quarter. 

Probable lineups

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Aebischer, Freuler; Orsolini, Ferguson, Saelemaekers; Zirkzee. All. Motta

SASSUOLO (4-2-3-1): Consigli; Pedersen, Ferrari, Erlic, Doig; Boloca, Racic; Castillejo, Thorstvedt, Laurienté; Pinamonti. All. Dionisi