Flats Service Fortitudo Bologna hosts Elachem Vigevano at the PalaDozza on Sunday, October 25, at 18:00 local venue time, seeking an immediate response after a recent midweek outing in Livorno, Bologna Basket reported. The fixture brings together a wounded home side dealing with mounting rotation concerns and a young, confident promoted opponent traveling for its fourth away match in the opening six rounds.

PalaDozza Showdown Follows Livorno Setback for Fortitudo Bologna

Fortitudo returns to its home floor under pressure to rectify the defensive lapses and unforced errors that plagued their recent midweek outing in Livorno. Assistant coach Matteo Angori noted that while the team holds deep respect for Vigevano’s distinct offensive identity and high energy, the primary focus remains inward. According to Bologna Basket, the coaching staff has emphasized turning raw frustration and competitive pride into constructive court energy. Forward Todor Radonjic echoed that sentiment, stating that the squad is deeply frustrated by the Livorno display and eager to answer in front of their supporters. The home side enters the contest with significant rotation concerns following the fixture in Livorno, where Matteo Fantinelli and Alessandro Zanelli both picked up knocks that leave their availability in doubt alongside long-term absentee Umberto Stazzonelli.

Vigevano Arrives with Youthful Momentum and Coach Salieri’s Return

Elachem Vigevano travels to Bologna during a demanding early-season schedule that features four away fixtures in their first six matches. Head coach Stefano Salieri described Fortitudo as one of the strongest and most complete rosters in the competition, pointing to leadership and experience at high levels as a major asset for the Biancoblù. Despite acknowledging a substantial physical gap, Salieri expressed full confidence in his youthful group’s ability to compete with intensity inside a packed PalaDozza. Guard Francesco Reggiani confirmed his readiness to play despite carrying three stitches under his chin from a recent knock, noting that Wednesday’s victory provided a strong psychological boost heading into the hostile arena. Vigevano remains without Filippo Gallo due to a recovering adductor issue. The match marks a return to Bologna for Salieri, who coached the Biancoblù during the 2012–13 Legadue season.

Effe Presents 4,000 Euros to Bimbo Tu

Prior to the opening tip-off at the PalaDozza, a formal presentation will take place on the hardwood. Rossano Guerri, president of the Effe, alongside Francesco Martinelli, director of Technical Sponsorship at Macron, will present a 4,000-euro check to Alessandro Arcidiacono, president of Bimbo Tu, marking the second milestone in the club’s ongoing solidarity project supporting the Bologna-based association. For supporters unable to attend in person, the game will be broadcast live via subscription streaming on LNP Pass. Real-time updates will be provided across the club’s official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, while Radio Nettuno Bologna 1 offers live radio coverage and È Tv airs a delayed broadcast starting at 23:30 local time with commentary from Fabrizio Pungetti and Stefano Blois.