Udinese Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Florian Thauvin - Available against Venezia Thauvin (ribs) "will be back Wednesday, then we'll decide how to best utilize him," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Thauvin is coming back after missing three fixtures but might be eased into action despite his usually prominent role, as Lorenzo Lucca and Keinan Davis have done well in the previous game. He has tallied three goals, one assist, 10 shots (six on target) and seven key passes in six seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jaka Bijol - Ordinary in Cagliari tilt Bijol had one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Bijol didn't need to do too much in a match in which Udinese pulled the strings and the opponents barely attacked. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last five rounds, logging nine tackles (six won), six interceptions and ten clearances.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Serviceable versus Cagliari Payero won three of three tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Payero was precious on both ends in his return to the XI a week removed from shaking off an injury. He's generally been more convincing than his competitors Oier Zarraga and Martin Ekkelenkamp (illness). He has posted five off-target shots, three chances created, four crosses (all accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sandi Lovric - Lively in Cagliari game Lovric created two scoring chances and registered four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Lovric assembled a complete stat line offensively speaking, his busiest to date, but he was once again unable to contribute to a goal despite his impact on that end. He has logged 10 shots (one on target), three key passes and 13 crosses (three accurate) in his last five showings.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Sets up teammate in Cagliari bout Kamara assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate), three key passes and two clearances in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Kamara got the nod over Jordan Zemura after two games and had one of his best displays of the season, pacing his side in deliveries and connecting with Lorenzo Lucca on the first goal for his second assist so far. The two wingbacks will likely split minutes at the position. He has notched 11 chances created, 26 crosses (12 accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances (three starts).

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Karlstrom - Picks up assist against Cagliari Karlstrom assisted once to go with three interceptions, four tackles (three won) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Karlstrom shined defensively as he's done in multiple matches and notched his first goal contribution for finding Keinan Davis in the box late in the game. He has tallied three chances created, five crosses (two accurate), eight tackles (five won) and seven interceptions in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Lucca - Nets in Cagliari game Lucca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Lucca was clutch as he found the target on his lone opportunity of the game, heading it home from close range on a long cross for his fourth goal of the season. Two have come in the last five matches, where he has recorded three shots (two on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Scores against Cagliari Davis drew one foul and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Davis got the call to replace Florian Thauvin in this one and, while he didn't put up huge numbers, he sealed the game in the second half with a potent finish after outworking a defender in the box. It's his first goal of the season and second since moving to Serie A. He has logged four shots (one on target), two key passes and three tackles (one won) in the last four matches (two starts).

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Blanks Cagliari Okoye registered no saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Okoye plucked grass throughout the game since Cagliari had a cautious approach and played in ten men for almost an hour. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five rounds, making 16 saves and surrendering seven goals. Udinese will face Venezia away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Won't face Cagliari Ekkelenkamp (illness) is out for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was a late call for Friday due to an illness, with the midfielder missing out after a failed fitness test. Luckily for the team, this is a minor loss, as he has only started in two of his eight appearances. He is only dealing with an illness, so he is likely to be fit by the club's next contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kristensen - Out Friday Kristensen (calf) is out for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Kristensen is not making his return Friday, with the defender missing his fourth straight match due to his calf issues. However, he has been nearing a return, brining confidence he will be an option for the club's next match when facing Venezia on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kristensen - Late call for Cagliari fixture Kristensen (calf) returned to full training earlier this week, but he's not a lock to be available Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Kristensen is inching closer to coming back from a calf strain, but he could be given a few more days to work on his conditioning, also considering the short turnaround. He's a longshot to start even if available.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Questionable for Cagliari tilt Ekkelenkamp "is sick and didn't train Thursday. We'll assess him Friday and are preparing other solutions," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Ekkelenkamp might miss out altogether or at least drop to the bench because he's under the weather. Martin Payero and Oier Zarraga are the next men up in the midfield.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Thauvin - Out for Cagliari game Thauvin (ribs) "continues to be in pain and can't train fully. We'll see for the next game," coach Kosta Runjaic relayed.

Impact Thauvin will be forced to sit out another game with a rib injury that's been lingering. Iker Bravo substituted for him in the past fixture, while Keinan Davis and Brenner did it in previous clashes.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Lorenzo Lucca - Stymied by Milan Lucca had six touches and three clearances, committed one foul and was yellow-carded in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Lucca had a tough go for the second consecutive game, and the absence of Florian Thauvin isn't doing him any favor, as Udinese are struggling to generate quality offense. He has scored twice and added one key pass and two tackles (zero won) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Active as a sub against Milan Kamara registered eight crosses (three accurate) and two chances created and received a yellow card in 29 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Kamara came off the bench for the second consecutive game, as the coach confirmed Jordan Zemura, but he still led his team in deliveries, although he wasn't clutch. He'll have to exploit his chances to work his way back in the XI. He has tallied one assist, eight key passes and 20 crosses (ten accurate) in his alt four showings.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Zemura - Imprecise in Milan contest Zemura had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Zemura got his third start in a row and had decent volume but couldn't link up with a teammate in any of his deliveries. He came close to scoring with another pretty free kick. He appears to have supplanted Hassane Kamara as the top option on the left wing. He has notched one goal, one assist four shots (one don't target) and 13 crosses (three accurate) in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Ehizibue - Serviceable against Milan Ehizibue won two of four tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal), two interceptions and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Ehizibue was pretty lively on both ends and came away with a well-rounded stat line. He's continuing to start but has ceded some minutes to Hassane Kamara and Jordan Zemura. He has posted four key passes, 18 crosses (five accurate) and eight tackles (four won) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Comes off the bench in Milan tilt Payero (ankle) committed one foul and had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in 20 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Payero returned after sitting out two fixtures but saw limited action and didn't have an impact on the game. He'll try to unseat primarily Oier Zarraga going forward. He has registered four off-target shots, two key passes, four crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (two won) in five displays (three starts).

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sandi Lovric - Swings in four crosses against Milan Lovric (thigh) created one scoring chance and recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Lovric played most of the game after a minor injury and picked up stats across the board despite not having a particularly flashy display. He has started most matches when healthy. He has tallied six shots (zero on target), two key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kabasele - Busy on both ends in Milan game Kabasele generated three shots (zero on goal), six clearances, one block and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Kabasele had his hands full in the back early in the game and attacked a lot late, leading his side in attempts and getting a goal waved off due to a slight offside. He has started in four straight games, logging 11 shots (three on target), five tackles (three won) and 15 clearances, with one goal and one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Beaten once by Milan Okoye recorded four saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Okoye put his hands on a few attempts in the early going but couldn't properly palm away a robust effort by Samuel Chukwueze. He has kept one clean sheet in the last five games, making 17 saves and surrendering nine goals. Udinese will host Cagliari on Friday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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