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| Mihajlovic mystified by collapse |
Saturday 14 March, 2009 |
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Sinisa Mihajlovic admits he doesn't understand why Bologna changed approach so radically over half-time.
“There is certainly a big difference between the two halves. After conceding we basically stopped playing and shrunk back, inviting Juventus forward and it was inevitable we'd lose,” said the Coach.
The Rossoblu were leading 1-0 at the break through Massimo Mutarelli, but ended up losing 4-1 in Turin.
“We did have a chance to go 2-1 up with [Marco] Di Vaio, but after that it was one-way traffic. It's a shame, as seeing the first half we could have looked forward with confidence.
“It was a totally different performance in the second half and we will have to come together during the week to talk over what happened and the reasons behind it.
“It is the first time we've crumbled like this since I've been here,” continued a mystified and irritated Mihajlovic.
“I don't think it was a physical issue, as this season we have almost always played better in the second half than the first. Juve had more reason to struggle as time wore on because they have so many injuries.
“We hoped to be even more attacking and dangerous in the second half, but we seemed to stop. While we pushed Juve, they didn't cause us many problems, but once we sat back we were under siege.”
The former Inter assistant manager was asked what he thought of the Nerazzurri's Champions League exit, but refused to be drawn on the matter.
“I want to talk about Bologna. I have more important things to think about.”
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