Emil Holm, a Swedish international player, has recently been training with the Swedish national team. In an interview, he spoke about his loan spell at Juventus last season and admitted that he hoped to stay at his dream club, but an injury ultimately prevented the continuation of their partnership.

Last season, Holm joined Juventus on loan from Bologna. During his time there, he suffered an injury but also got playing opportunities, appearing in 8 matches for Juventus. Juventus held a purchase option, and Holm openly expressed his desire to stay in Turin at the end of May.

Ultimately, Holm returned to Bologna. Currently, his contract with the club runs until 2028. Reflecting on that experience, he said: "The injury came at the wrong time. I missed the World Cup and the opportunity to sign a contract with Juventus, so it was a very difficult period."

This season, Holm has received playing time for Bologna as both a starter and substitute. He believes this is because he missed the entire pre-season due to a calf injury, which also prevented him from participating in the World Cup with Sweden last summer.

Holm stated: "Initially, we took a cautious approach. I missed all of Bologna's pre-season due to injury and only returned about a week before the final warm-up match against Brighton before the league started. I played 20 minutes in that match, and then another 20 minutes against Lazio in the first round of Serie A."

"After that, I gradually got more playing time, and this week the team changed managers. I've been a starter in 3 matches and got some rest in the last match, so I think that's a good decision."

Holm expressed some regret about not being able to sign a long-term contract with Juventus.

"The injury came at the wrong time. I missed the World Cup and the opportunity to sign a contract with Juventus, so it really was a difficult period."

"Now I'm back at Bologna and feeling good. We had a difficult start, but the most pleasing thing for me right now is being able to continue playing at this level."

"In the past, I often suffered minor injuries, and when you reach the low point I experienced this summer, the mindset now is: I can train normally, I feel good physically, and I wake up in the morning without pain. That's what I'm focusing on now."

"Now I'm back with the national team, and it feels incredible."

Reporter asked: Was the injury ultimately what prevented you from staying at Juventus?

Holm answered: "It was a combination of several factors. I got injured two weeks after joining Juventus. No club wants a player who is constantly injured. So it was really unfortunate."

However, Holm also stated that he is happy with his life at Bologna.

"Of course, when you have the opportunity to be part of a big club like Juventus, you naturally want it to happen, and that motivates you. But at the same time, I'm very happy at Bologna."

"There's nothing special about it, but when you've experienced something like that, you do yearn for the chance to have that opportunity again."

Bologna also had a difficult start to the season, earning only 2 points in the first 5 league matches, and currently sit in 18th place in Serie A, at the bottom of the table.

Following their poor start, Bologna recently changed managers, with Domenico Tedesco sacked and Raffaele Palladino taking over.

Holm said about Tedesco: "It's unfortunate. Tedesco brought a great atmosphere when he arrived, he's a very good person and a very, very good coach. I had a very close relationship with him during the short time he coached the team."

"We only played 4 matches together, but it was really a shame. I texted him after the club announced the news, and it shocked all of us."

"Now we have a new manager, and the feeling with Palladino is also good. He just left Atalanta, so he's definitely a good coach. We'll see what happens."

Holm admitted he was surprised by Tedesco's quick dismissal.

"I was quite shocked. Even though we had only 1 point in the first 4 matches, I didn't think that points tally really reflected our performances, because I believe we deserved more points."

"But football itself is a very results-oriented business. If you don't get points, it's usually the manager who ends up leaving, and this time was no different."

"It's unfortunate."

Bologna's next match will be on October 11, when they travel to face Lecce.

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