Bologna head coach Domenico Tedesco spoke about Artem Dovbik's physical fitness ahead of the match of the 2nd round of Serie A against Atalanti.

The Ukrainian forward, having recently joined the team on loan from Romi, is not yet ready to play another match. According to Tedesco, the striker is steadily gaining shape after training in Rome.

" He completed three extensive training sessions in Rome, including 45 workouts in a friendly match, before he needs to continue to get into shape..

We suspect that we will be able to spend a little more than an hour on the field, just like we played in the match against Lazio,” Tedesco said.

Dovbik Pereishov to Bologna s Romi for rent until the end of the 2026/27 season. The Italian club has denied the opportunity to buy the Ukrainian contract after the end of the lease.

The forward made his debut for the new team at the opening round of the championship. Dovbik Viyshov as a substitute in the match against Lazio, which Bologna lost 0:1. Ukrainians have been on the field for about 30 years.

The match Bologna – Atalanta will take place on 31 September. Start of plans for 21:45 Kyiv time.