The most alarming moment came at the end of the match, when goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski fell in clear distress after an aerial attack outside his area.
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As Vincenzo Italiano had already used all of his substitutions, Skorupski was forced to continue playing despite what appeared to be a muscle problem, reportedly affecting his left hamstring, according to CalcioMercato.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Nadir Zortea, Lukasz Skorupski and Lewis Ferguson of Bologna celebrate the victory in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League knockout second leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and SK Brann at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on February 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Bologna goalkeeper Skorupski is injured in the victory over Sassuolo
He completed the match but was visibly emotional at the final whistle, breaking down in tears beneath the visitors’ pitch, scenes that did little to ease growing anxiety over his availability for Thursday’s decider.
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If Skorupski is ruled out, Italiano will be forced to turn to Ravaglia or young substitute Pessina for one of the biggest games in the club’s recent history.
Neither represents an easy replacement for a goalkeeper of Skorupski’s experience and quality at this level.
Moro and De Silvestri also suffered injuries during the match, adding more selection headaches to a coaching staff already working with a depleted squad, although the latter is still absent from the Europa League squad.
Bologna head into the second leg with a 1-1 aggregate scoreline, giving them every reason to believe they can progress, but the medical room will be just as important as the tactical board between now and Thursday night.