Bologna coach Thiago Motta admits he's delighted with the impact of Alexis Saelemakers.

The midfielder arrived in the summer from AC Milan.

Motta, ahead of their clash with Verona, said: "He has inserted himself into the group in a fantastic way, he cares a lot and wants to demonstrate, he wants to make a difference in every action of the game but sometimes it's not the case.

"Sometimes he has to play as he knows how, he has to stay calm and I am convinced that everything will work out in the right way with his good play but also useful for the whole team.

"I have no doubt that he will reach this balance to play better for himself and the whole team."