Impact Pereyra bagged a consolation goal from the penalty spot, notching the fifth goal of his campaign. He has also posted seven assists, 45 chances created and 37 crosses in 34 appearances.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
UDINESE 5-1-6 · 9TH IN SERIE A
5-1-6 · 9TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Empoli (A) · Mon 5:30PM
UDN +182 TOTAL 1.5
Roberto Pereyra - Scores PK against Inter Pereyra took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created four chances and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Inter.
Nahuel Molina - Held in check by Inter Molina sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Inter.
Impact Molina struggled on both ends of the pitch like most of his teammates in this one. He has been a revelation in the second half of the season and finishes with two goals, five assists, 22 chances created and 85 crosses in 29 appearances (18 starts).
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Gasparini - Makes Serie A debut in Inter game Gasparini played two minutes with no saves in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Inter.
Impact Gasparini was inserted late in the match to allow him to make his debut. He will probably be loaned elsewhere in the summer.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Gives up five goals to Inter Musso had two saves, drew one foul and conceded five times in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Inter.
Impact Musso could do little to stop the opponents in this one as his back-line did not show up in the season finale. He has surrendered 51 goals, made 98 saves and kept eight clean sheets in 35 matches this year.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Braaf - Undergoes surgery Braaf announced on Instagram that he had surgery in Barcelona to reconstruct a ligament in the left knee.
Impact Braaf is rumored to have suffered an ACL tear, but it was not confirmed by Udinese or Manchester City. If that was the case, his absence could extend into next season. He has scored one in four appearances in his first Serie A campaign.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bram Nuytinck - Will miss Inter game Nuytinck (tibia) was not included in Udinese's squad list to face Inter Sunday.
Impact Nuytinck has resumed practicing following a contusion, but the coaching staff will play it safe and give him time to recover fully. Either Marvin Zeegelaar or Samir will take his place in the back in the season finale. Nuytinck finishes with 21 tackles, 25 interceptions and 17 blocks in 20 games.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Deulofeu - Will not return for season finale Deulofeu (knee) was not named in Udinese's squad list to face Inter Sunday.
Impact Deulofeu was hoping to recover from a meniscus tear in time for one of the final matches, but he is not ready to play. He closes the season with one goal, one assist and seven chances created in 13 appearances (seven starts), as he missed a lot of time with injuries. Roberto Pereyra and Fernando Forestieri have soaked up in minutes up front in recent games.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pozzo reflects on Watford, Udinese ahead of 80th birthday
Ahead of his 80th birthday, Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo has no plans to stop running the Italian club he has owned for the last 35 yearsMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodrigo De Paul: Leeds rumours, hero Riquelme and best season of his career at Udinese Ahead of the Copa America this summer, the Udinese captain is having the best season of his career combining for 19 goals and assists
MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Juan Musso - Rebounds in loss Musso made five saves and conceded once during the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact Musso rebounded in a big way after conceding five goals in the match prior. Musso was caught in a keeper battle and unfortunately for him he was the one to fall. However, he made multiple big time saves and if not for him the game would have never been as close as it was. He has proven time and time again over the season why he is the number one. Musso remains a terrific option.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Whips 10 crosses in 1-0 loss De Paul produced threes shots (one on target), created one chance, sent 10 crosses (two accurate) and took six corners during the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact De Paul continued to be the maestro in the midfield. The midfielder was once again the best player for Udinese in their tough loss. De Paul hit double-digits in crosses for the eighth time this season and he remained the sole set-piece taker. Unfortunately his five-game point streak of three goals and four assists did end however. Nevertheless, he is and will remain Udinese's best player as long as he stays at the club. He is averaging, 2.31 shots, 2.31 created chances, 7.28 crosses, 3.14 corners and 1.17 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions this season.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walace - Receives yellow card in 1-0 loss Walace took one shot (one on target), made one tackle (none won) and received one yellow card in the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact Walace's poor form continued for a second straight game. The midfielder has struggled as of late and he only has one tackle over his past two appearances. However, he did make six interceptions and he continues to be an important piece to the transition game. If you are in need of defensive peripherals, he is a great option.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Pereyra - Misses sitter in loss Sunday Pereyra took two shots (none on target), created one chance, sent one cross (none accurate) and made two tackles (one won) during the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact Pereyra was not great by any means, but he at least rebounded in some form from the match prior. The midfielder had the perfect chance inside the box, but he completely missed it and sent it flying over the net. After finding form for a few matches, he has fallen off and until he regains form, he can be passed for better options.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Okaka - Receives yellow card in loss Okaka drew one foul and received one yellow card during the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact Okaka was rendered useless throughout the entire match. The forward barely saw the ball and he did not have a single shot or created chance through 74 minutes. Outside of his goal against Napoli, Okaka is an easy fade for now.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastien De Maio - Picks up muscular problem De Maio is done for the season due to an unspecified muscular issue, Corriere dello Sport reports.
Impact De Maio recently saw some minutes replacing Rodrigo Becao, but the teammate recovered quickly from an ailment and is poised to keep starting next to Kevin Bonifazi. He has been a backup for most of the season, featuring 15 times (nine starts).
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bram Nuytinck - Will not return against Sampdoria Nuytinck will miss the second consecutive game due to a bruised tibia, coach Luca Gotti informed.
Impact Nuytinck was a late scratch for the previous game and has been unable to shake off the lower leg contusion. Marvin Zeegelaar and Samir will be in contention to take his place in the back-line.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tolgay Arslan - Will miss final two matches Arslan (knee) did not suffer a major injury, but it is severe enough to keep him for the next two games, coach Luca Gotti announced.
Impact Arslan will finish his season having scored three times in 30 appearances (25 starts). Jean-Victor Makengo got the nod in the midfield in the past game, while Fernando Forestieri will be an option if they decide to go with a more aggressive lineup in the final two rounds.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Zeegelaar - Busy against Napoli Zeegelaar had three interceptions, three clearances and one block and won four duels in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact Zeegelaar featured as center-back for the first time in his campaign and put up decent numbers since Udinese were under heavy fire for most of the game. He played as wing-back for most of the season, but Nahuel Molina has supplanted him lately. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Okaka - Scores consolation goal in Napoli game Okaka created one chance, had three clearances and scored on his only shot in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact Okaka broke out of a three-month scoring slump thanks to a quality move and shot from midrange. He has drawn six starts in a row because of Fernando Llorente's back injury, but he had not produced up to this game, registering just six shots and two created chances. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nahuel Molina - Quiet against Napoli Molina sent in two inaccurate crosses, had one clearance and was dispossessed once in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact Molina had trouble being effective in this game like most of his teammates as Udinese were romped by Napoli. He has recorded two goals in the last four matches, adding four shots, one created chance and nine crosses. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Pereyra - Struggles against Napoli Pereyra took one off-target shot, drew one foul, won one duels and was dispossessed three times in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact Pereyra did not manage to get anything going in this one and had the third quiet outing in a row. He has not scored in seven consecutive matches, where he has registered three assists, seven shots and eight created chances. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Provides assist against Napoli De Paul sent in five crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact De Paul kept up his production despite the large loss suffered by his side as he found Stefano Okaka in the box ahead of their lone goal. He has been on fire in the last five appearances as he has tallied three goals, four assists, seven shots and ten created chances. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Concedes five goals versus Napoli Musso had four saves and gave up two goals in Tuesday's 1-5 loss to Napoli.
Impact Musso had a rough day as his defense was overwhelmed by Napli and he also caused a goal due to a misplaced pass. He has not kept a clean sheet in nine games, where he has surrendered 16 goals and made 27 saves. Udinese will host Sampdoria Sunday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli bolsters CL chances with 5-1 rout of Udinese
Napoli has boosted its chances of qualifying for the Champions League by routing Udinese 5-1 to move into second spot in Serie AMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoli dismantles Udinese as 5 players score in rout | Serie A Highlights | ESPN FC
MAY 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
