Udinese wins for first time since October while extending Monza winless run to 8 games
Udinese has beaten Monza 2-1 to end its five-game winless run and move it into ninth place in Serie A2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UDINESE 6-2-7 · 9TH IN SERIE A
6-2-7 · 9TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Napoli (H) · Sat 5:00PM
UDN +392 TOTAL 2.5
James Abankwah - Substituted in on Monday Abankwah had one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory against Monza.
Impact Abankwah replaced Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in the final moments of the match, recording just one touch. Abankwah has struggled for game time this season, featuring in only three matches and accumulating a total of just 15 minutes on the pitch.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Zemura - Sets up goal Zemura assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Monza.
Impact Zemura assisted the opener for Lorenzo Lucca in the sixth minute. Zemura created two chances, completed a dribble and defensively contributed with three clearances, two tackles and two interceptions. He has started seven of his 13 appearances and has registered nine clearances, nine tackles and four interceptions across the last five games.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Assists on Monday Ekkelenkamp assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 win over Monza.
Impact Ekkelenkamp set up the winning goal for Jaka Bijol in the 70th minute. Ekkelenkamp created three chances and also made five tackles, three clearances and an interception. He has featured in 11 games, starting four of those, and this was his first goal involvement of the campaign.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jaka Bijol - Scores on Monday Bijol scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory against Monza.
Impact Bijol secured a crucial win for Udinese in the 70th minute with a composed finish through the keeper's legs, assisted by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. Defensively, Bijol excelled with 11 clearances, two blocks, and an interception. Having featured in 14 of 15 matches this season, he has amassed 31 clearances, five interceptions, and three tackles in his last five games.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Lucca - Nets on Monday Lucca scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.
Impact Lucca netted the opener in the sixth minute assisted by Jordan Zemura. Lucca also recorded four clearances. He has featured in all games, netting five times, but his was his first goal since October.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Sava - Concedes one on Monday Sava made three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win over Monza.
Impact Sava recorded three saves and a clearance, but conceded a goal in the 47th minute. This was his first appearance of the campaign, as Maduka Okoye is out with a serious wrist injury. Sava is expected to keep his place in the lineup against Napoli.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Maduka Okoye - Picks up serious wrist problem Okoye will undergo surgery due to a ligament lesion in his right wrist, Udinese informed.
Impact Okoye will soon go under the knife, which will clarify his timetable, but he's primed to be sidelined for several matches. Razvan Sava and Daniele Padelli are the next men up in the pecking order between the sticks.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Keinan Davis - Suffers different injury Davis has been diagnosed with a low-grade right calf strain after getting hurt in practice, Udinese announced.
Impact Davis will be out for three to four weeks due to a muscular lesion and might be back in early 2025. Lorenzo Lucca will resume being a regular, and the coach might shelve the plan to switch to a more aggressive scheme due to his absence.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Keinan Davis - Dealing with minor problem Davis left a little early versus Genoa due to a bruise, Il Messaggero Veneto reported.
Impact Davis will be evaluated in training ahead of Monday's match versus Monza but should be available. He has started in the last four rounds, scoring once and tallying six shots (four on target), seven chances created and two crosses (zero accurate).
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Keinan Davis - Injury suffered Sunday Davis was injured and subbed out in the 87th minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss against Genoa. He registered one tackle (zero won) before exiting the match.
Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Davis from logging all 90 minutes of Udinese's latest game. He will enter Udinese's upcoming matchup, currently scheduled for Dec. 9 at Monza, with a questionable status that could cause him to sit out for the first time this season.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Giannetti - Scores own goal Giannetti recorded an own goal, three tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Genoa.
Impact Since returning to Udinese's starting XI, Giannetti has been unable to help Udinese maintain a clean sheet. The center-back's form went from bad to worse Sunday. Udinese not only failed to maintain a clean sheet but also got an own goal from Giannetti, who has logged 12 clearances, 11 tackles (three won), three interceptions and two blocks since his lineup return.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Thauvin - Attempts eight crosses Thauvin registered two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Genoa.
Impact After logging 14 crosses in his previous appearance, Thauvin was pushed out wide for Udinese's latest game. Between the team's last matchups were 22 total crosses he attempted.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Maduka Okoye - Concedes two goals Okoye had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Genoa.
Impact Okoye has conceded multiple goals in four of his last five appearances. He will try to compensate for his current form in December. After failing to do so against Genoa, Udinese's next game is scheduled for Dec. 9 at Monza.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jaka Bijol - Serves disqualification Bijol cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.
Impact Bijol will be back in the XI against Monza. It remains to be seen whether Udinese, which won't have Isaak Toure for the same reason, will go back to a three-man defense or stick with a four-man one used in his absence. He has notched four tackles (three won), five interceptions and 22 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to one clean sheet.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Thauvin - 14 crosses in away draw Thauvin registered three shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Thauvin has attempted his most crosses for the season with 14 in this match which was more than his last three games combined. This came from four corners, which sees him continue as the most regular set-piece taker on his team, but he has only produced two assists this season.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sandi Lovric - Assists equalizing goal Lovric assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Lovric picked up his first assist of the season as he combined with Keinan Davis to bring the scoreline level at 1-1. He attempted six crosses for the first time this season and also completed three which was also his highest of the year. He is his sides second highest set piece taker behind Florian Thauvin.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Keinan Davis - Scored equalizer in away draw Davis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Davis scored a 76th-minute equalizer, making his third start in a row. This was his second goal this season, and both came in his last four starts. He created three chances in back-to-back games for the second time this season. His goal was his only shot on target and this was his fourth start in a row he has had a shot on target.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Maduka Okoye - Single save in 1-1 draw Okoye had one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Okoye has continued his run of not keeping a clean sheet when away from home. In seven games away from home, he has failed to keep a clean sheet so far. He made one save in this game which was his lowest amount in the last four games.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jaka Bijol - Will miss Genoa game Bijol had two clearances, one tackle (one won) and one key pass and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.
Impact Bijol put up small numbers as Empoli didn't attack a lot and will have to skip the Genoa match Sunday. Christian Kabasele or Thomas Kristensen will fill in for him in the back.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Englishman Davis scores late to rescue point for Udinese and Lecce steals win at Venezia
Englishman Keinan Davis has scored with 14 minutes remaining for Udinese to draw at Empoli 1-1 in Serie ANOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thomas Kristensen - Fully available versus Empoli Kristensen (calf) "has reprised being an option," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.
Impact Kristensen made a token bench appearance before the break against Atalanta and could resume seeing some minutes in this one, although Isaak Toure, Lautaro Giannetti and Christian Kabasele have been solid. He has been slowed down by multiple injuries this year and will have to take back his previous starting job. He has notched two tackles, seven clerances and one block in three appearances (two starts).
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Payero - Suffers knee injury Payero has been diagnosed with a right MCL strain following a collision in training, Udinese announced.
Impact Payero got away with a relatively minor issue considering the joint in question, but he'll still have to miss at least two or three matches. Oier Zarraga and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp will absorb his minutes in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
