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4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UDINESE
7-7-10 · 12TH IN SERIE A
Next Match at AC Milan · Wed 2:45PM
UDN +350
Injured Ibrahimović could miss return to Man Utd with Milan AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović is out again with injury and could miss his side’s Europa League match against Manchester United
Ruled out for Fiorentina game Ouwejan (undisclosed) is absent from Udinese's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Ouwejan was a strong candidate to replace Marvin Zeegelar in this one after picking up an assist last week, but he is dealing with an ailment. Nahuel Molina is slated to get a spot start on the flank.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Fiorentina game Samir (thigh) has been named in Udinese's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Samir was a late scratch last week, but the tests came back clean and he is in contention with Kevin Bonifazi and Rodrigo Becao to get the start in a couple of defensive spots. He has recorded 50 interceptions, 48 clearances and 34 tackles in 21 games, contributing to five clean sheets.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Deulofeu (knee) is missing from Udinese's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Deulofeu will skip the second game in a row because of knee soreness, but he has resumed practicing in limited fashion. Roberto Pereyra is suspended for this one, therefore two among Stefano Okaka, Fernando Llorente and Ilija Nestorovski are poised to draw the start unless there is a tactical change. Okaka scored last week.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Allows two goals against Parma Musso made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Parma.
Impact Musso was beaten by a header and by a penalty within the first 32 minutes of the match, but he did make a few saves to ultimately earn a draw. He has made 54 saves, conceded 28 goals and has kept six clean sheets through 21 starts this season. Udinese will play against Fiorentina at home Sunday.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores tying goal against Parma Nuytinck made three clearances and scored the tying goal in the 80th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw against Parma.
Impact Nuytinck connected on a cross from Thomas Ouwejan and scored on a header to tie the score at 2-2 in the 80th minute. He also made three clearances, blocked a shot, committed a foul and drew a foul in the draw. Nuytinck has made 12 interceptions and 14 clearances in the last four matches. Udinese will host Fiorentina on Sunday.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Parma Ouwejan sent in three crosses (one accurate) and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Parma.
Impact Ouwejan came off the bench in the second half, swung in a cross from a set piece and connected with Bram Nuytinck for a headed goal to tie the game at 2-2 in the 80th minute. Ouwejan created two chances and also made an interception and clearance in the draw. He has come off the bench in the last two games, so it remains to be seen what his role will be for Sunday's home game against Fiorentina.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Parma De Paul created five chances and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Parma.
Impact De Paul was able to find Stefano Okaka with a perfect cross and the striker did the rest to get a goal back for Udinese. De Paul had another productive game in his playmaking role as he created five chances, sent in 11 crosses (three accurate) and drew five fouls. He also earned his first yellow card of the season in the draw. De Paul now has five goals and two assists through 22 starts this season. Udinese will host Fiorentina on Sunday.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Parma Okaka scored a goal on his only shot attempt in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Parma.
Impact Okaka came off the bench in the 60th minute and made an instant impact as he scored on a header just four minutes later to get Udinese back into the game. He now has three goals and an assist through 11 appearances as he missed over two months with a thigh injury that required surgery. He hasn't returned to the starting lineup in the three games he has played since returning, but his minutes have increased. Udinese will play at home against Fiorentina on Sunday.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Avoids significant problems Samir underwent some tests due to a potential thigh injury, but they excluded strains or other major problems, Messaggero Veneto reports.
Impact Samir was slated to start in the past game, but he was removed from the XI as he felt some discomfort during the warm-ups. However, he did not suffer a big injury and he has chance to be available for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Booked for fifth time against Parma Zeegelaar sent in four crosses (zero accurate), took two shots (zero on target), had two blocks and one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Parma and will miss one match due to yel...
Impact Zeegelaar was busy but pretty imprecise in this one. He will be replaced by either Nahuel Molina or Thomas Ouwejan in Sunday's home game versus Fiorentina and both looked pretty spry in the most recent tilt.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Will miss next game Pereyra (thigh) created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and took one shot on target in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Parma and will sit out one match due to yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Pereyra looked fine coming off a small thigh injury but did not have his best outing and picked up his fifth yellow card. If Gerard Deulofeu does not recover from his knee ailment, Udinese will likely go with two pure strikers in Sunday's road game versus Fiorentina.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pulled from XI Samir has been removed from the starting XI and replaced by Kevin Bonifazi due to a last-minute problem, Udinese announced.
Impact Samir was slated to get another start but he picked up an undiclosed issue during the warm-ups. Bonifazi is joining Bram Nuytinck and Rodrigo Becao in the back in this one.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Starting versus Parma Pereyra (thigh) has been chosen in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Parma.
Impact Pereyra makes an immediate return to the initial lineup after missing one week because of a thigh pull. He takes Gerard Deulofeu's place as attacking midfielder. Pereyra has been a viable fantasy option up to this point and will face a reeling side in this one.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Will return versus Parma Pereyra (thigh) has been inserted in Udinese's squad list to face Parma Sunday.
Impact Pereyra will miss just one game due to a thigh pull and could return to the starting XI right away since Gerard Deulofeu in on the shelf with a knee problem. He has logged two goals, four assists, 23 created chances and 22 crosses in 19 games and would play in a very offensive role in this one. He will be in contention with Ilija Nestorovski.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Parma game Deulofeu is missing from Udinese's squad list to face Parma Sunday due to a knee soreness, coach Luca Gotti informed.
Impact Deulofeu had begun to hit his stride after a slow start, but he will be forced to sit out at least one game. Udinese are getting back Roberto Pereyra and he could fill in directly for the injured teammate. The other option would be Ilija Nestorovski.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sends in seven crosses versus Roma De Paul took three shots off target, delivered seven crosses and drew five fouls in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Roma.
Impact De Paul was not able to find the back of the net Sunday versus Roma but he was still able to rack up offensive stats. The attacking midfielder has collected two goals in his last five appearances, along with producing 11 shots, six chances created and 26 crosses in the same time span. He will look to get back on the scoresheet Sunday versus Parma.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three versus Roma Musso conceded three goals and made two saves in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Roma.
Impact Musso did not have a positive outing Sunday versus Roma as he allowed three goals on five shots on target he faced. The keeper is going through a good form as of late as he has kept three clean sheets in the last four outings, along with producing 11 saves and allowing three goals.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Lukaku scores 300th goal as Inter beats Lazio 3-1 to go top Romelu Lukaku scored twice and took his tally to 300 career goals as Inter Milan moved top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Lazio
FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Forestieri (thigh) is absent from Udinese's squad list to face Roma Sunday.
Impact Forestieri has been out since the beginning of January due to a thigh strain and, while he has resumed doing some light work on the pitch, he is not ready this week. Gerard Deulofeu has been on the rise as second striker in the last couple of weeks and will partner either Fernando Llorente or Stefano Okaka.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with thigh injury Pereyra suffered a right thigh pull in the Verona match and will miss a couple of weeks, local newspaper Messaggero Veneto reports.
Impact Pereyra left the game at half time and the club was fearing a more serious injury, but the exams ruled out strains and lesions. Rodrigo De Paul is back for suspension and will take his place in the XI in Sunday's road game versus Roma. Walace and Tolgay Arslan are set to continue starting together while Pereyra recovers and Jean-Victor Makengo will see more action off the bench.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Returns in Verona game Okaka (thigh) won one tackle and committed one foul in 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.
Impact Okaka managed to see some minutes after being sidelined since late November by COVID and then by a significant thigh injury. While he was a starter to open the season, he will now have to compete with newcomer Fernando Llorente. He has notched two goals, one assist and seven created chances in nine games. Udinese will face Roma away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Will return against Roma De Paul is eligibile to play in Sunday's road game versus Roma after being forced to sit out one game due a red card.
Impact De Paul will reprise his huge role in the midfield, likely replacing Roberto Pereyra that got hurt in the last game. He has tallied five goals, one assist, 49 created chances and 142 crosses in 20 games thus far.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahimović nets 500th club goal as Milan beats Crotone 4-0 Zlatan Ibrahimović took his tally to more than 500 club goals as he scored twice to help AC Milan beat Crotone 4-0 and move back top of the Serie A standings
FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes untested in win Musso received one clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Verona on Sunday.
Impact Musso was completely untested in the win Sunday. The keeper did not see a single attempt on his net the entire match. It does help that Verona is struggling offensively as of late, but it also shows the quality of defense for Udinese. Musso has now kept his goal clean for the past three matches and his upside is currently at its highest it has been all season. Until he drops back down to Earth, he is one of the best streaming options at the position in Serie A.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
