Bologna will be without striker Jens Odgaard for approximately four weeks after the Danish international sustained a serious thigh injury. The club confirmed that Odgaard has a lesion to the flexor in his right thigh, ruling him out of action for a significant period.
The injury means Odgaard is expected to miss several crucial Serie A encounters. He will be unavailable for Bologna’s upcoming matches against Lecce, Inter, and Cagliari. There is a possibility he could make his return for the trip to face Milan on October 28, depending on his recovery progress.
Impact on Bologna’s Squad
Odgaard’s absence comes at a challenging time for Bologna, who recently appointed Raffaele Palladino as their new coach. Palladino made his debut with a 1-1 draw against Torino last week, a match in which Odgaard featured as a substitute. The striker has been a regular presence for the Rossoblù this season, having played in all five of their Serie A games so far.
The injury list for Bologna also includes Artem Dovbyk, who remains sidelined. However, there was some positive news for the squad as Riccardo Orsolini made his comeback as a substitute in the recent draw against Torino, offering a boost to the team’s attacking options.
Bologna will now need to adapt their attacking strategy as they navigate a demanding schedule without one of their key forwards. The focus will be on Odgaard’s rehabilitation to ensure his timely return to the pitch.