Vincenzo Italiano conceded Bologna had been unable to “elevate our stage” throughout their Supercoppa Italiana closing defeat by “incredible” Napoli.
The Coppa Italia holders had been overwhelmed 2-0 in Riyadh, with David Neres scoring in every half for final season’s Scudetto winners.
Bologna had been making their first look within the competitors however, after beating Inter on penalties within the semi-finals, they suffered their first-ever defeat in a single-match showpiece.
Italiano couldn’t fault the Rossoblu’s efforts however acknowledged they had been second-best in opposition to the Partenopei.
“We tried to do all the pieces we probably might this night in opposition to a crew that overperformed, with Neres having an incredible recreation,” Italiano instructed Sport Mediaset.
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“Napoli put in a incredible efficiency. We gave all the pieces we had, however had been unable to lift our stage to match them. It’s a pity, however these are the video games that assist a crew develop.
“It’s a pity, however we misplaced to a really nice efficiency from our opponents. I’ve no regrets tonight, as a result of the lads gave their all.”
Napoli’s title-clinching second purpose got here after Neres intercepted Federico Ravaglia’s unfastened go supposed for defender Jhon Lucumi, with the ahead subsequently clipping the ball over the goalkeeper.
Nonetheless, Italiano leapt to the defence of his shot-stopper.
“Ravaglia did nice issues within the earlier recreation [against Inter],” the Bologna boss added.
“He had a hiccup, however that modified nothing. He cares a lot about this membership, it’s like he has the Bologna colors tattooed on his pores and skin.
“It’s by no means straightforward to achieve the ultimate. We work on these errors, in order that we are able to enhance sooner or later.”