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Standout Performance Earns Lecce Three Points | UDINESE-LECCE | HIGHLIGHTS | Serie A 2026/27

6 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Oumar Solet - Under pressure in Lecce contest Solet had three interceptions, two clearances and one tackle (one won) and took two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Solet put up decent numbers but had a sloppy performance like most Udinese defenders in the romp. He has logged at least one clearance in his five performances, racking up 18 and eight interceptions, three blocks and four key passes in that stretch, with no clean sheets. Moreover, this marked his third consecutive display with one or more tackles, for a total of six (all won).

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Sends in heap of crosses in Lecce game Vojvoda had 12 crosses (three accurate), four key passes and two interceptions and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Vojvoda got busy on the wing, leading his team in deliveries and posting a new season high, but he wasn't particularly precise, and Udinese struggled collectively in this one. He has sent in multiple crosses in every fixture, accumulating 33 (four accurate) and adding 11 tackles (six won), 10 clearances and three shots (zero on target) over that span. Furthermore, this was his third game in a row with multiple chances created (nine total).

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Passable despite romp versus Lecce Ekkelenkamp recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) and created four scoring chances in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was one of the few Udinese players who tried to muster some offense throughout the game, leading his team in key passes and recording a new season high. He maintained his season-long streak with at least one shot, totaling 20 (five on target) and scoring thrice so far. Furthermore, this marked his third straight outing with one or more crosses, for a total of seven (two accurate).

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Stifled by Lecce on Sunday Davis had two shots (zero on goal) and three tackles (one won) and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Davis was healthy enough to play a full match for the first time in the season, but his output didn't benefit from his increased playing time, as Udinese struggled mightily in this one. He set a new season high in tackles. He has taken at least one shot in the last games, totaling four, but he missed the mark in all of them and did not contribute in other areas.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Zanoli - Launches two crosses against Lecce Zanoli (thigh) registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) and completed 13 passes in 26 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Zanoli was utilized off the bench following a hiccup and looked pretty shifty. He starred alongside Mergim Vojvoda in a different scheme in this one. He might need a little more time before being ready for full minutes. He has recorded one shot (zero on target), two chances created and six crosses (one accurate) through two cameos.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Abankwah - DNP in Lecce contest Abankwah (thigh) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Abankwah didn't miss time despite an ailment but didn't get the start and wasn't inserted later, as Udinese made aggressive subs to try to come back. David Alaba, Enzo Ebosse and Matteo Palma got minutes over him in this one, but they didn't fare well. He'll likely be back in the XI once he's 100 percent.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Piotrowski - Comes in at halftime versus Lecce Piotrowski (chest) had three shots (zero on goal) and one tackle (one won) and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Piotrowski looked fine in his return from a heart condition and was one of his side's best performers in the romp, leading it in attempts. He'll likely resume starting next week. He has notched seven shots (one on target), three chances created and four tackles (three won) in four showings thus far, hitting the net once.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Blown away by Lecce Okoye recorded eight saves and conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Okoye bounced back from a personal standpoint, notching a new season high in saves and preventing the score from getting even out of hand, but his defense had a dismal display and gave up countless chances, and Lecce pounced three times. He has yet to blank the opponents once, making 30 saves and allowing 16 goals in seven rounds. Up next, Udinese will face Milan away next Sunday.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Piotrowski - Returns to bench against Lecce Piotrowski (heart) is back in Udinese's matchday squad and starts on the bench for Sunday's Serie A clash against Lecce after receiving medical clearance following a heart procedur...

Impact Piotrowski returns to competitive contention after spending approximately a month on the sidelines due to a cardiac arrhythmia that required a pulsed field ablation procedure. The midfielder has successfully completed his medical examinations and resumed full team training, allowing him to rejoin the squad against Lecce. However, his extended absence could limit his involvement initially, with a substitute appearance more likely as he rebuilds his match fitness.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Piotrowski - Questionable for Lecce bout Piotrowski has been cleared to return after his heart procedure and has resumed training fully, but he'll be a late call for Sunday, Messaggero Veneto reported.

Impact Piotrowski solved his arrhythmia through a PFA, and the recent tests checked out, but he might be given more time to work on his fitness after a month out. Lennon Miller and Oier Zarraga have replaced him in recent fixtures.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Abankwah - Available versus Lecce Abankwah "felt a pinch last week, but it was a nerve-related problem rather than a muscular one, and he'll be an option for Sunday," coach Kosta Runjaic relayed.

Impact Abankwah won't miss time after leaving early last week, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to continue starting over Nicolo Bertola, Matteo Palma and Christian Kabasele. He has tallied four tackles (three won), four interceptions and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Zanoli - Good to go for Lecce clash Zanoli (undisclosed) "will be with us Sunday," coach Kosta Runjaic stated.

Impact Zanoli will make a quick return after sitting one out because of a muscular ailment and will back up Mergim Vojvoda, as he's done in his lone appearance since returning from a massive knee injury, posting one off-target shot, two key passes and four crosses (one accurate) in 19 minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vakoun Issouf Bayo - Suffers thigh injury Bayo is week-to-week due to a right biceps femoris strain, Udinese announced.

Impact Bayo would have started against Torino if healthy, as Keinan Davis was eased into action, but he was a late scratch and will be sidelined for up to a month. The boss will turn to a false nine, Unai Gomez or Lazar Jovanovic, when the starter isn't on the pitch in the next few rounds.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Decent showing against Torino Vojvoda registered four crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and two chances created and one tackle (one won) in Monday's 2-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Vojvoda was pretty good on both ends and put together a nice two-way display, even though he wasn't accurate in his deliveries. He has launched at least two in six games on the trot, piling up 21 (one accurate) and adding 10 key passes, 10 tackles (five won) and eight clearances over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unai Gomez - Serviceable display versus Torino Gomez recorded two shots (zero on goal), 10 passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Torino.

Impact Gomez starred as a false-nine as Keinan Davis was eased off the bench and matched his season in shots, but missed the mark on both attempts. He could lose minutes to Giorgi Chakvetadze and Lazar Jovanovic if he doesn't produce. He has tallied at least one cross in six straight fixtures, totaling 11 (four accurate), assisting once and also notching five shots (one on target), three chances created and five corners in that stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Makes cameo in Torino game Davis (thigh) had one shot (zero on goal) and completed four passes in 18 minutes in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Torino.

Impact Davis was handled very carefully after dealing with a thigh injury and didn't make a big impact off the bench. He'll resume starting once closer to 100 percent. He has provided two assists and logged seven shots (two on target) and five chances created in five displays so far.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Palma - DNP in Torino fixture Palma (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Monday's 2-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Palma worked his way back from an injury but will have to wait for his return to the pitch. He could get some opportunities if James Abankwah misses time due to his recent high injury, but Udinese brought in another starting-caliber player, David Alaba, during the break.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Arizala - Subs in late versus Torino Arizala (thigh) generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in nine minutes in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Arizala was fielded late after recovering from a thigh issue that cost him three matches and is unlikely to unseat Hassane Kamara anytime soon, as the starter has been a standout so far. He hadn't registered any stats in his lone previous outing.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Chakvetadze - Draws first start in Torino tilt Chakvetadze generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created and won one of three tackles in Monday's 2-1 loss against Torino.

Impact Chakvetadze got the call as the coach managed Keinan Davis after a small injury and opted for a light attack, and he had his most productive display yet, despite lacking clutchness in the box. He'll split duties with Unai Gomez until Nicolo Zaniolo (thigh) returns. He has recorded five shots (zero on target), foru takcle s8one won) and two key passes in his three appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Finds the net versus Torino Ekkelenkamp scored one goal to go with five shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Torino.

Impact Ekkelenkamp led the charge again for Udinese since Nicolo Zaniolo (thigh) and Keinan Davis weren't in the XI and bagged his third goal with a neat finish from inside the box. He has fired multiple shots in all six rounds, accumulating 19 (five on target), providing an assist and adding three key passes, four crosses and four clearances over that span. Instead, he halted a three-game streak with at least one tackle.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Makes key gaffe in Torino clash Okoye made two saves and one clearance and gave up two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss against Torino.

Impact Okoye had a miscommunication and crashed into a defender while trying to head the ball away from just outside the box, paving the way for an easy goal for Sandro Kulenovic. He has yet to blank the opponents once, while he has made 22 saves and surrendered 13 goals. Up next, Udinese will host Lecce on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

James Abankwah - Picks up injury Monday Abankwah was subbed off from Monday's game against Lecce due to an undisclosed injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact The defender was forced to leave the game in the 60th minute, and further tests will be needed to determine the extent of the injury. For now, he should be considered questionable to face Lecce on Sunday. Nicolo Bertola took his place in the defensive line Monday and could be in line for a spot start Sunday if Abankwah isn't ready to play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Zanoli - Unavailable versus Torino Zanoli "is a late scratch because of muscle fatigue, and we didn't want to take risks given his recent serious knee injury," coach Kosta Runjaic stated.

Impact Zanoli returned before the break and had a decent cameo but picked up a minor muscular problem late in the week and will be held out altogether. Mergim Vojvoda will continue to be the lone pure option on the right wing, like earlier in the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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