The competition was an example of the Coppa Italia final between the two clubs.
Riccardo Orsolini Vooruit Vooruit, before the Rossoneri, had a back -flies back by Santiago Gimenez (2) and Christian Pulisic.
“I think the key to this competition was in the changes that both teams made,” Italiano told Sky Italia.
“Usually our substitutes come up and shake things, but this time it was the opponents who did that. We had control of the game, had opportunities to score a second goal, but there was a blackout of 15 minutes that I can't explain.
“I thought the pace of Cambiaghi and the death of Aebischer could make a difference, while Castro had to play for 30 minutes. It's a shame, because it ruined a good overall performance for 15 minutes.
“We will analyze this, because on Wednesday we need a different approach than those who came from the bank, as I liked as we started.”
Italianio also said: “Of course, disappointment is a good sign, because it means that we will try to do differently on Wednesday and analyze what we did wrong, which was all in those last 15 minutes plus added time.”
A historic moment for Bologna
The final against Milan will be the first time in 51 years that Bologna has reached the end of the Coppa Italia.
“This competition will be part of the history of this club,” Italiano added.
“We have saved a few players to keep them fit, such as Ferguson, Miranda, which is also the reason why we took Orsolini out of the 60th minute. We have four days to prepare ourselves, I saw a great Bologna today, then it all went wrong.
“The final is extremely important, we have already written history by coming here, so the icing would be on the cake to win. We showed a character in 2025, great intensity, it is a big game for the club and the city, so we will not get the wrong attitude there.
“We know that we are taking on a great team, so certain mistakes are no longer allowed to make.”
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