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Jaka Bijol - Stalwart defensive performance Bijol recorded four tackles (three won), nine clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Bijol was a force to be reckoned with in the Udinese backline Saturday, leading the team with four tackles (three won) and nine clearances while also registering a single block and interception in a clean sheet effort and 1-0 victory over Parma. The three tackles won matched a season-high for the central defender. Bijol remains an integral piece of the Udinese starting XI, having started and played the full 90 minutes in each of their last 10 Serie A fixtures.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sandi Lovric - Provides service in victory Lovric had two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Parma.

Impact Lovric led the Udinese attack Saturday with team-highs in corners (six) and crosses (nine attempted, three accurate) over his 90 minutes of play. He added one tackle (one won) to the team's clean sheet effort. Over his last five league appearances (five starts), the midfielder has attempted 23 crosses (five accurate), 16 corners and nine shots (three on goal) while creating 13 chances and scoring once. Lovric has made 20 successive Serie A starting appearances for Parma dating back to October.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Florian Thauvin - Converts penalty in win Thauvin scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Parma.

Impact Thauvin led the Udinese attack with seven shots attempted (three on goal) Saturday as his side eased past Parma in a 1-0 victory. The attacker's shot from the edge of the box in the first half resulted in a handball and penalty being awarded, which Thauvin converted. His five chances created led the team and were also a season-high mark. Over his last three appearances, Thauvin has attempted 22 crosses (four accurate) and scored twice.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Padelli - First start since 2021/2022 season Padelli registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Parma.

Impact Padelli made three saves and recorded a clean sheet in his first starting appearance for Udinese in Serie A since the 2021/2022 campaign. With the other Udinese keepers, Razvan Sava (finger) and Maduka Okoye (wrist) each recovering from surgery, Padelli will be asked to assume the starting role in their absences. The veteran is likely to be in net Monday when Udinese travel to take-on fourth-place Lazio.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UDINESE-PARMA 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Thauvin Goal Extends Udinese Unbeaten Run | Serie A 2024/25

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Arthur Atta - Forced off against Parma Atta recorded three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in 59 minutes in Saturday's match versus Parma before subbing off due to a lower leg injury, Sky Italy reporte...

Impact Atta had a lively display on offense in his return to the starting lineup but tweaked either his knee or ankle by slipping while attempting his shot. He was replaced by Oier Zarraga since Martin Payero (personal) was unavailable, and the coach preferred not to go with Alexis Sanchez, which would have turned up the heat offensively. He'll be evaluated by the medical staff before next Monday's clash with Lazio.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Sava - Undergoes surgery Sava will miss a month and a half after having a finger fracture surgically reduced, Udinese announced.

Impact Sava will return at some point in April after getting hurt in training. Previous starter Maduka Okoye (wrist) isn't far off from coming back. Daniele Padelli will hold down the fort in the meantime.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Unavailable versus Parma Payero isn't with the team for Saturday's game due to the imminent birth of his child, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Payero is with his wife and the hospital and will be back next week. Oier Zarraga and Simone Pafundi will back up the starters in the midfield in this one.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Sava - Picks up hand injury Sava suffered a compound fracture of the fifth finger in his right hand, Udinese announced.

Impact Sava will have surgery to reduce the fracture and will be sidelined for at least a month, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Udinese will turn to either Daniele Padelli or Edoardo Piana until Maduka Okoye (wrist) is ready to go.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Unused in Lecce game Davis (calf) didn't sub in during Friday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Davis was available after missing extended time but wasn't deployed right away. He'll attempt to challenge Lorenzo Lucca, Alexis Sanchez and Iker Bravo from here on out. He has scored twice and assisted once in 14 appearances (six starts), adding 14 shots (five on target) and 15 chances created.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Karlstrom - Active defensively against Lecce Karlstrom drew three fouls and recorded two tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Karlstrom shined in the passive phase in a gritty contest, contributing to the second consecutive clean sheet for his side. He has assisted once and posted two key passes, seven tackles (five won) an 18 clearances in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kristensen - Does his part in Lecce tilt Kristensen had one cross (one accurate), one block and four clearances in Friday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Kristensen got the nod over Kingsley Ehizibue after watching the previous game from the bench and helped contain the adversaries, although he wasn't as busy as his teammates in the back. He has registered five crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (eight won), five interceptions and 19 clearances in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Solet - Logs five clearances versus Lecce Solet registered one cross (zero accurate), one block, five clearances and one tackle (zero won) in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Solet put together another tidy display in the back as has routinely been the case since he took over one of the starting jobs in the middle of the defense. He has totaled five tackles (four won), seven interceptions, 21 clearances and seven blocks in the last four fixtures, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sandi Lovric - Takes five corner kicks agaisnt Lecce Lovric created two scoring chances and registered five crosses (one accurate), one interception and five corners in Friday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Lovric wasn't overly active offensively but kept up his production thanks to set pieces, notching a new season high in corners. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding nine shots (four on target), 10 key passes and 16 crosses (three accurate).

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaka Bijol - Dominant in Lecce contest Bijol had six clearances, one interception, one block and one tackle (zero won) in Friday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Bijol turned in another solid shift in the back to help his side completely stymie the opponents for the second round in a row. He has notched seven tackles (two won), six interceptions, 30 clearances and three blocks in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Shows well in Lecce match Kamara won two of three tackles and generated three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Kamara was on point on both ends in the narrow win, coming away with a well-rounded stat line. He has started over Jordan Zemura in four consecutive tilts, recording one assist, three key passes, 10 crosses (three accurate) and 11 clearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Thauvin - Serviceable versus Lecce Thauvin registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate), one key pass and three corners in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Thauvin moved to a more defensive role to accommodate Alexis Sanchez up front, which limited his opportunities to do damage in the final third a little. He has scored once and posted 10 shots (five on target), nine chances created, 39 crosses (eight accurate) and 16 corners in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Lucca - Drills PK against Lecce Lucca scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Lucca quarreled with a few teammates to take the PK as he wasn't the designated player and was replaced by the coach a few minutes later despite burying it. It remains to be seen whether the accident could impact his future game time. He has bagged three goals and added 10 shots (six on target), two key passes and four clearances in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Sava - Doesn't concede versus Lecce Sava made one save and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Sava wasn't asked to intervene much as his defense showed up in this one. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last five rounds, allowing five goals and making 16 saves. Udinese will host Parma on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

LECCE-UDINESE 0-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Lucca Scores Winner After Penalty Drama | Serie A 2024/25

FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Argument over who takes penalty kick spoils Udinese win over Lecce in Serie A

Lorenzo Lucca’s argument with teammates about him taking a first-half penalty has spoiled Udinese’s 1-0 win at Lecce in Serie A

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keinan Davis - Finds bench spot Davis (calf) is on the bench for Friday's match against Lecce.

Impact Davis is back with the team as expected Friday, earning a spot on the bench after dealing with a calf injury. This is great news for the club, as he has missed out since the start of December and has started in six of his 14 appearances. That said, he serves in more of a rotational spot and should see starts here and there now that he is fit.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Will return versus Lecce Davis (calf) "has had a good week, training twice with the group and will be available," coach Kosta Runjaic informed.

Impact Davis will return after sitting out nearly two months due to consecutive muscular injuries. He had a run of starts before the injury, but Lorenzo Lucca has shined in recent matches. He has scored once and posted six shots (four on target), seven key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

UDINESE-EMPOLI 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Ekkelenkamp at the Double! | Serie A 2024/25

FEBRUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Florian Thauvin - Scores late Sunday Thauvin scored a goal while taking six shots (four on goal) and crossing 10 times (two accurate) during Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Thauvin found the back of the net in the 90th minute to score the final goal of the match while leading Udinese in shots and crosses. The goal was the first goal involvement in 2025 for Thauvin who has combined for eight shots, seven chances created and 27 crosses over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Argument over who takes penalty kick spoils Udinese win over Lecce in Serie A