Simone Verdi

Italy are expected to start Bologna winger Simone Verdi rather than Antonio Candreva in a new 3-4-3 formation against Macedonia. The World Cup qualifier kicks off in Turin on Friday…

Italy’s Simone Verdi ‘can only improve,’ according to Bologna sporting director Riccardo Bigon. The 25-year-old, who signed for the Rossoblu last year from Milan, is back in the Azzurri squad…

Simone Verdi doesn’t believe Spain have better youngsters than Italy, pointing to Federico Chiesa. The Bologna attacking midfielder won his first cap for the Azzurri earlier this year, and is…

Simone Verdi and Leonardo Spinazzola are added to the Italy squad against Macedonia and Albania, but no Simone Zaza. The Azzurri host Macedonia in Turin on Friday October 6, then…

With Napoli and Juve standing alone at the top of Serie A Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 5’s action. Alessio Cragno [Cagliari] Despite him being on the…

Simone Verdi insists Bologna “proved on the field we deserved more” than Inter in tonight’s draw, but admits he didn’t belong at Milan. The 25-year-old opened the scoring at the…

Inter saw their 100 per cent record come to an end, as Mauro Icardi’s controversial late penalty wiped out a Simone Verdi screamer in Bologna. The Nerazzurri thought they were…

Bologna crashed out of the Coppa Italia after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Cittadella, but Simone Verdi was sent off within five minutes. It was a strong line-up from…

Bologna have officially announced that Simone Verdi has extended his contract until 2021. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder scored six goals for the Rossoblu in Serie A this season, as well…

Simone Verdi admits he got “goosebumps” when meeting Gianluigi Buffon on Italy duty. The Bologna forward has been called-up to the latest Azzurri squad, and could win his first cap…

Roberto Gagliardini, Leonardo Spinazzola, Danilo D’Ambrosio and Manolo Gabbiadini get Italy calls to face Albania and Holland. The Azzurri host Albania in a World Cup qualifier at the Stadio Barbera…

Bologna will be without Simone Verdi for around three months after he had surgery on an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has four goals and an assist so far this season,…

Bologna forward Simone Verdi will be out for approximately three months, as he is set to undergo surgery. He badly sprained his ankle with detachment of the medial malleolus during…

Bologna confirm Simone Verdi has a bad ankle sprain with detachment of the medial malleolus. More tests are required over the next few days to ascertain the extent of the…

Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura is “stunned” by the criticism of his side and warned “we’re only at the beginning of a generational shift.” The former Torino tactician is currently doing…

Roberto Donadoni admired “aggressive and determined” Bologna, but even had regrets it was only a 1-1 draw away to Inter. Mattia Destro had opened the scoring at San Siro before…

Roberto Donadoni wants Bologna to show “the utmost intensity, as Inter are one of the top four teams in Italy.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00…

Bologna inflicted a third consecutive defeat on Sampdoria, thanks mainly to Ladislav Krejc and a sensational Simone Verdi volley. Click here for the full match report. Or follow all NINE…

Roberto Donadoni felt Bologna were caught out by Napoli “during our best period of the match” after a 3-1 defeat. The Rossoblu had managed to equalise through a Simone Verdi…

Bologna have officially completed the signing of Milan striker Simone Verdi. The 23-year-old came through the Rossoneri youth system, but failed to break into to the first team and was…