Italian side Bologna has found itself at the center of major restructuring following a poor start to the championship. While key forward for the Ukraine national team Artem Dovbyk is recovering ahead of schedule from an injury, the club's management has taken radical steps and completely replaced the coaching staff. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the club's official website.

Coaching Change Amid a Disappointing Start

A run of four matches without a win at the start of the 2026/27 Serie A season forced Bologna's management to act decisively. Head coach Domenico Tedesco, who had taken charge of the team only in June, was officially dismissed. With three losses and one draw, the club found itself in 16th place in the standings, prompting management to urgently seek a replacement.

Palladino Signs a Long-Term Contract

Raffaele Palladino, known for his work with Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Monza, is tasked with saving the situation. The Italian specialist has signed a long-term contract running until June 2029 and has already begun preparing the team for next round's match against Torino, which will take place on September 19.

Dovbyk Returns to Full Training

Amid the coaching change, positive news is coming from the medical staff. Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk has returned to training with the team after a ligament strain. The forward sustained the injury immediately after scoring his debut goal for the Italian club in a match against Sassuolo (2-2), which forced him to miss the game against Napoli. The medical team is carefully managing his workload to avoid a relapse.

The striker's return will be a significant boost for new manager Palladino and will allow Dovbyk himself to reach the September matches of the Ukraine national team in the Nations League in optimal form.

Context: Ukrainian Referees in the Europa League

Worth separate attention is also a refereeing news item: it was previously announced that a Juventus match in the Europa League will be officiated by a Ukrainian refereeing team. Thus, the Ukrainian football block continues to be actively present in Italian and European football at several levels — from players to referees.