Udinese vs. Roma - News - February 02, 2026 | FOX Sports

Kingsley Ehizibue - Five tackles in victory Ehizibue generated five tackles (four won), four clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Ehizibue made his first start on the right flank since late November due to the absences of Hassane Kamara (foot) and Alessandro Zanoli (knee), providing Udinese with reliable width without overextending once they took the lead. He remained locked in defensively and played a key role in seeing out the match, holding his own behind the ball with one interception, four clearances, and a season-high five tackles (four won). Ehizibue is likely in line for another start in Sunday's clash against Lecce if Kamara remains sidelined.

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Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Scores goal from free-kick Ekkelenkamp scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win versus Roma.

Impact Ekkelenkamp scored the winner in the 49th minute with a long-range free kick that clipped Donyell Malen in the wall and wrong-footed Mile Svilar. He was also sharp between the lines in the first half, as Udinese looked the more direct side in spells. After the goal, he put in a strong defensive shift to slow Roma's build-up and protect the lead, finishing with three shots (three on target), three tackles, one interception, and two deemed fouls.

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Maduka Okoye - Keeps clean sheet in victory Okoye registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win versus Roma.

Impact Okoye posted a clean sheet with three saves, including a key stop on Donyell Malen in the 29th minute on a Roma counter. He stayed locked in late as Roma ramped up the pressure and was credited with a massive save deep into stoppage time to preserve the lead. His command of crosses was solid, and he helped Udinese see out the match with composed distribution in the closing minutes. This marked his first Serie A clean sheet since mid December and his fourth in 15 appearances this season. Okoye will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup against Lecce.

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Evan N Dicka - Decent defensive outing in loss N'Dicka recorded three tackles (two won), three clearances and four interceptions in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7th minute.

Impact N'Dicka produced a decisive interception to deny Keinan Davis a clean break through during Udinese's strongest spell. He stayed aggressive stepping into passing lanes and helped Roma control second balls after the goal. Even with Roma pushing for a late equalizer, he held his line well and avoided being exposed in transition. N'Dicka couldn't prevent the Giallorossi from falling short, but he still delivered a strong defensive outing with three clearances, while also posting season highs with three tackles and four interceptions.

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Donyell Malen - Four shots in loss Malen registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Malen's touch on Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's 49th minute free kick altered the ball's flight just enough to beat Mile Svilar and settle the match. He also produced Roma's clearest chance of the first half, but his right footed effort from the center of the box was pushed away low by Maduka Okoye. He continued to make aggressive runs in behind the back line, though Udinese stayed compact and cut off clean service late. Malen has made an immediate impact in his first three appearances with the Giallorossi, registering 15 shots (six on target) along with one goal. There is little doubt that if the Dutchman sharpens his finishing, his goal output could take a clear step forward in the second half of the season for the Lupa.

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Mile Svilar - Three saves in loss Svilar had three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Svilar conceded the lone goal in the 49th minute when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's free kick took a deflection off Donyell Malen in the wall and looped over him. He was tested in the first half as Udinese generated danger through the middle and forced him into a couple of routine saves and claims. Roma applied pressure late, but the damage had already been done from the set piece. Svilar has now allowed one goal in each of his last two appearances after posting four straight clean sheets across all competitions prior to that stretch. The goalkeeper will aim to get back on track in Monday's clash against Cagliari.

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Nicolo Zaniolo - Subs in late against Roma Zaniolo (knee) had one pass, drew one foul and committed one while being deployed in the final minutes of Monday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Zaniolo saw limited action in his return and helped manage the lead in the stoppage time. He might lead the line with Keinan Davis seemingly suffering a serious thigh injury in this one. Regardless of the role, he's set to be a fixture once he's closer to 100 percent. He has scored once, assisted twice and posted nine shots (four on target), eight key passes and 21 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five displays.

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