Roberto Donadoni warned Bologna “learned our lesson” after a 7-1 home defeat to Napoli, as the sides meet again tomorrow evening.
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“The fact Napoli are considered the strongest side in Serie A right now shows you how difficult this game is going to be for us,” said the Coach in a Press conference on his birthday.
Roberto Donadoni warned Bologna “learned our lesson” after a 7-1 home defeat to Napoli, as the sides meet again tomorrow evening.
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“The fact Napoli are considered the strongest side in Serie A right now shows you how difficult this game is going to be for us,” said the Coach in a Press conference on his birthday.
“It’s banal to say we have nothing to lose, but the truth is any result is worth double against these opponents. We have to contain them, but also attack.
“We mustn’t think about last season’s 7-1 defeat, even if it remains a stain on our CVs. We learned our lesson, albeit a tough one, and tomorrow will be a different game. Napoli give us even more motivation to prove ourselves.
“We have to work has a team and a collective, because if we act as individuals, Napoli are comfortably stronger man for man. If we get caught in one-on-one situations with open spaces, we’re in serious trouble.
“The first two rounds went alright, but we have to maintain consistency and step up a gear. It is forbidden to take a step backwards.”
Donadoni was asked if he will switch to the 4-3-3 formation and start Rodrigo Palacio.
“It’s about how things evolve, as I don’t have a specific locked-down system. It’s all about versatility and I can change based on what I see in training.
“Domenico Maietta had a fitness issue, but has recovered. Palacio has improved physically, but it’s always difficult to quantify how many minutes he’s got in his legs.”