Bologna coach Italiano ‘very happy’ with Juventus loanee Joao Mario

Vincenzo Italiano has delivered a glowing assessment of January arrival Joao Mario ahead of Bologna’s Serie A clash with Verona, with the Juventus loanee continuing to impress since his move to the Emilia-Romagna club.

The Portuguese midfielder, who joined on loan from Juventus in the winter window, has settled quickly into Italiano’s system.

“He is recovering well from the knock he picked up against Pisa,” the Bologna head coach confirmed, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.

“He is loosening up more and more...