Tedesco on Dovbyk's condition: Five months without play takes a toll
Bologna coach Domenico Tedesco addressed the physical fitness of Artem Dovbyk following his Serie A debut.
Image generated with Gemini
Bologna head coach Domenico Tedesco has shared his assessment of Artem Dovbyk's physical condition following the Ukrainian forward's debut in the Serie A opener against Lazio. Dovbyk came off the bench in the 60th minute, but could not prevent a 0-1 defeat for his new team.
Tedesco clarified that the striker is currently working to reach full fitness after a lengthy five-month period without competitive match time. The coach indicated that the player is currently following a specialized training routine to accelerate his recovery.
Artem is working separately with the team and doing extra exercises for a quick recovery. I hope he returns to his previous level soon, but five months without playing time is not easy. Domenico Tedesco
During his brief appearance, Dovbyk recorded three touches on the ball. He will look to gain further sharpness in Bologna's upcoming away match against Atalanta on August 31.