Bologna assistant managers Miroslav Tanjga and Emilio De Leo reveal the message Sinisa Mihajlovic gave the team ahead of their Brescia trip.

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Mihajlovic was diagnosed with leukaemia in July and was given special permission by his doctors to be on the touchline for the opening two Serie A games against Verona and SPAL.

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“I have already told the lads our starting XI and tomorrow you’ll find out too,” the Coach said in his Press conference.

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Sinisa Mihajlovic’s daughters reveal the Bologna Coach is more than just “a warrior. He’s the one who gives us strength” during his leukaemia fight.

The 50-year-old was diagnosed with the condition in July and just started his second course of chemotherapy this week, which is why he won’t be on the bench for Sunday’s Serie A match against Brescia.

He had been given special permission to leave the hospital for one night to be there for the opening game with Verona, though his presence was a surprise for the team too.

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Gary Medel has revealed that Sinisa Mihajlovic played a key role in his move to Bologna.

Medel moved to Bologna towards the end of the summer transfer window, with the Chilean inspired by Mihajlovic, who remains in charge at the Dall’Ara despite his ongoing battle with leukaemia.

“I wanted to go back to Italy, but a phone call with Sinisa Mihajlovic was what clinched my decision to join Bologna,” said the former Inter midfielder at a Press conference.

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The hospital where Sinisa Mihajlovic is undergoing a second round of chemotherapy says the Bologna boss is in ‘very good’ condition.

Mihajlovic completed the first stage of his leukaemia treatment on August 28 and appeared in the dugout for both of Bologna’s opening Serie A games against Verona and SPAL.

It was then confirmed on Monday that the Coach had been readmitted to Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic for phase two.

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Sinisa Mihajlovic is going back into hospital today to start a second round of chemotherapy, so won’t be on the Bologna bench against Brescia.

The 50-year-old Serbian was diagnosed with leukaemia over the summer and spent all of pre-season training in the specialist clinic in Bologna.

He was given special permission to venture out early and sit on the bench for their opening Serie A game of the season against Hellas Verona.

Miha was then on leave for the second mate, a late 1-0 victory over Spezia.

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Sinisa Mihajlovic will not be on the Bologna bench against Brescia next weekend, as he will begin the second round of chemotherapy.

The Coach was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia over the summer and has already completed the first course of chemo.

He kept up to date with his squad by watching training sessions via videolink, giving team talks and was given special permission from his medics to be on the touchline for their opening two Serie A matches against Verona and SPAL.

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Bologna Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic was given a surprise homecoming party by his wife Arianna following the first round of chemotherapy.

The Serbian was diagnosed with leukaemia six weeks ago and spent all summer in a clinic undergoing treatment.

He was allowed out for one evening to attend Bologna’s opening Serie A game of the season against Hellas Verona.

Last night, Miha made an emotional return to the Stadio Dall’Ara for their last-gasp 1-0 win over SPAL.

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Roberto Soriano joked he got the Bologna winner against SPAL the one time he “wasn’t looking” at the goal and dedicated it to Sinisa Mihajlovic.

The Rossoblu dominated the game at the Stadio Dall’Ara this evening, denied by saves, two goal-line clearances and Soriano’s own finishing.

However, deep into stoppages, Soriano got his head to a Riccardo Orsolini cross – and collided with Thiago Cionek – for the winner.

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