Lewis Ferguson admitted he got goosebumps at the standing ovation he got from Bologna fans when he returned to action after 203 days out.
The Scotland midfielder came on for the last eight minutes in Bologna's 1-0 win against Lecce after being out since April with a serious knee injury that caused him to miss the Euros with his country in Germany this summer.
He was given a huge reception when he came on and after the game by the home fans who were delighted to see their star man return to action.
And the former Aberdeen star said: "The roar when I came on and returned to the pitch gave me goosebumps.
"What a thrill it was for me. Our fans are fantastic and the warmth and reception I received really moved me.
"It was very emotional to me and it felt great to be back, especially in front of our supporters.
"I want to thank them all. But the most important thing was we got the victory."
Ferguson has scored 13 Serie A goals in 58 starts since his arrival in Italy in July 2022.
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