Bologna meets AC Milan in the final of Coppa Italia – the first time in 51 years they reached the end of the tournament.
“We have a lot of enthusiasm, that is what we have accompanied on this cup trip,” said Italiano.
“The Dall'ara was packed for the semi -final of the second leg, and tomorrow we will have many people who support us. We will try to play a great game. After 51 years, Bologna will play such an important game again.
“We will try to take another step in the direction of history. We know that we will come across a team full of champions, but we want to play our opportunities.
“Milan has already lifted a trophy this season, Bologna has not done it for many years.
“Every game starts from scratch and we must not forget on Friday (defeat against Milan in the Serie A) when we are eliminated for 15 minutes. We have to play freely, play lightly, with joy and no regret. We will try to be ready.”
Emotional for the entire city population
Italiano also stated: “It will be emotional. After so many years we have succeeded in giving an important match for an entire city.
“You can feel that there is great expectation for the match in the city. As soon as the referee blows the whistle, we have to think about the 30,000 Rossoblu animals, which will be just as hungry as we try to bring this trophy home.
“I'm sorry they can't be on the field with us.”