Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic correctly predicted the referee for their final game, so now jokes that he ‘had a dream Juventus received a penalty at 0-0.’
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While the result will mean little to Bologna, it could be absolutely decisive for the Bianconeri, who need a win and for either Milan or Napoli to slip up in order to snatch a Champions League spot.
Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic correctly predicted the referee for their final game, so now jokes that he ‘had a dream Juventus received a penalty at 0-0.’
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
While the result will mean little to Bologna, it could be absolutely decisive for the Bianconeri, who need a win and for either Milan or Napoli to slip up in order to snatch a Champions League spot.
Mihajlovic already raised a few eyebrows when correctly predicting which referee would be assigned, so has he got any other insights?
“They are coming here with a big opportunity and their motivation will be sky high. They were playing with far more intensity in their last game in the Coppa Italia,” said the coach in his press conference.
“We will do everything to play our game and be present both physically and mentally to the very end. It’s going to be hard-fought, that is what I hope.
“You know, yesterday I went for a check-up at the hospital and they had to put me under. They woke me up at the precise moment in my dream that Paulo Dybala was taking a penalty for Juve and it was 0-0. I don’t know what happened. I wonder if it means something…
“I can confirm Lukasz Skorupski will be in goal tomorrow. This result means a lot to us too, because with a win we’d finish in the top half of the table, and that was our target at the start of the season.
“If we were to win, we’d do it for us, for the city and the fans, not to do a favour to anyone else.”
Andrea Pirlo’s future hangs in the balance and may well depend on whether he secures a top four finish.
“He won the Supercoppa and the Coppa Italia in his first season with a big club, so you can’t really complain. He shouldn’t be blamed for the Scudetto, as sooner or later Juventus had to lose it. If he gets into the Champions League too, that’s a good first year. He could’ve done better, but then so could I.”
Mihajlovic’s situation seems a little more stable at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
“I have two years on my contract, I’m happy in Bologna and working with the club for the future. You never know, but I am relaxed here.”
The fiery Serbian tactician ended his press conference with a note of apology and a slightly different view of being without a crowd.
“I think when the fans return, we won’t hear players screaming and the lads won’t be so sluggish. When I was a player, it was embarrassing to be on the ground, but now…
“We’ll also stop hearing everything the coach says. I will admit, the referees should’ve sent me off several times this season, but they were merciful with me. I apologise for my behaviour and will try to improve myself in that sense.”