Udinese Team News - Soccer

Sandi Lovric - Resurfaces in Fiorentina meeting Lovric won two of two tackles and generated five crosses (three accurate), four chances created and three corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 5-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Lovric saw substantial minutes for the first time since the opener and filled the stat sheet, setting a new season high in key passes. He'll try to challenge Jakub Piotrowski and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp while Arthur Atta (thigh) is missing. He has played just five times, dishing out one assist and notching six chances created, 14 crosses (seven accurate) and nine corners.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Bertola - Wins three tackles versus Fiorentina Bertola recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Bertola had a respectable display despite the large defeat. He played the whole game even though Hassane Kamara worked his way back from an injury and was deployed at halftime. He'll likely have to compete with Thomas Kristensen and Christian Kabasele in the back going forward. He has logged multiple clearances and at least one tackle in his last eight showings, piling up 32 and 21 (12 won), respectively, assisting once and contributing to one clean sheet in that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Replaced at halftime against Fiorentina Zaniolo recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zaniolo had an okay performance, even though he was pulled at the interval for tactical reasons and to adjust the team after an early red card. He has put up multiple shots and key passes in the last four matches, racking up 12 (two on target) and 11, respectively and recording on goal, 16 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Piotrowski - Logs assist in Fiorentina game Piotrowski assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Piotrowski dished out his first assist of the season by feeding Oumar Solet outside the box before a successful effort from distance. It's his second goal contribution in the last three tilts. He's seeing more consistent minutes without Arthur Atta (thigh). He has registered one or more tackles in the last six matches, amassing 11 (four won) and adding five chances created, three crosses and eight interceptions. However, he didn't have a shot after firing 14 (two on target) in the previous four rounds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Plays one half in Fiorentina contest Kamara (foot) took one shot (one on target) and had two interceptions, two crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in 45 minutes in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Kamara returned to action after sitting out three matches because of a foot injury and was reasonably active in a match that was already out of hand. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup versus Lazio, replacing Nicolo Bertola, who has adapted to the wing lately, or another defender. He has posted one or more shots in his last five showings, totaling seven (four on target) and logging one assist, 15 crosses (three accurate) and 10 interceptions in that span. He has had one or more deliveries in every appearance.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Solet - Scores versus Fiorentina Solet scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target), four interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 5-1 loss against Fiorentina.

Impact Solet put up stats but struggled defensively like the rest of the rearguard in this one. However, he paced his team in attempts, recording a new season high, and bagged a consolation goal with a pretty curled shot. He has logged multiple interceptions in the last three fixtures, adding four tackles (one won), seven shots (one on target) and one block and helping secure one clean sheet over that span. He maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one clearance.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Sava - Blown away by Fiorentina Sava had no saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sava had a rough day after replacing Maduka Okoye, who was sent off early, as his defense was suspect, and he didn't manage to parry away any shots. He'll get the nod against Lazio on Saturday. He had started six times earlier in the season while his teammate was injured, giving up nine goals, making 14 saves and keeping one clean sheet.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Maduka Okoye - Sees red early against Fiorentina Okoye was expelled just eight minutes into Sunday's match versus Fiorentina for tackling an opponent outside the box.

Impact Okoye came out too aggressively and crashed into Moise Kean, who was sprinting toward the goal, stopping a goal-scoring opportunity with a violent foul. He'll be suspended for Saturday's home versus Lazio. Razvan Sava will step in between the sticks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Option from bench Kamara (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Kamara was hopeful to return to the call Sunday and is on the team sheet, recovering from his foot injury. The midfielder started in seven straight games before his injury and will look to work back into that role after testing his legs, with one assist in nine appearances (eight starts) this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Arthur Atta - Not particularly close Atta (thigh) "will miss at least a couple more matches," coach Kosta Runjiac informed.

Impact Atta has yet to resume training in any capacity and won't be available against Fiorentina and Lazio and could potentially skip a few more fixtures considering the short turnaround in early January. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Jakub Piotrowski and Sandi Lovric will continue picking up the slack in the midfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Might return against Fiorentina Kamara (foot) "is recovering and trained regularly for the first time Friday. We'll assess before Sunday whether he can play right away," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Kamara is feeling better after being absent for a month because of plantar fasciitis. He'd most likely be a bench option if ultimately cleared, as he's been out for a while, and Nicolo Bertola had a nice performance while filling in on the left flank against Napoli.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Vakoun Issouf Bayo - Makes Cote d'Ivoire squad Bayo will take in AFCON 2025 with Cote D'Ivoire.

Impact Bayo won't be an option for a few rounds, but he has started just twice early in the season and has generally made short cameos off the bench. Adam Buksa and Iker Bravo will deputize Nicolo Zaniolo and Keinan Davis going forward.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Scores winning goal Ekkelenkamp scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Ekkelenkamp enjoyed a night to remember, netting his first league goal with a superb finish from outside the box. He led his side in both shots and chances created, posting season highs of five attempts and five key passes, and his lone strike proved enough to secure all three points against last season's champions.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Bertola - Switches to left Bertola generated two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Bertola made his sixth consecutive start, this time shifting from his usual center-back role to cover for the injured Jordan Zemura in left midfield. He attempted two shots from outside the box and added one tackle and six clearances, helping his side keep three clean sheets across those games.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kabasele - Solid defensively in clean sheet Kabasele recorded one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Kabasele was rock-solid at the back, earning his third clean sheet of the season. He registered a season-high three tackles and one interception, while leading the side with eight clearances. The defender also won all 12 duels he contested and recorded his first shot attempt since October.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Piotrowski - Three attempts in win Piotrowski recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Fresh off his first league goal, Piotrowski made his third consecutive start and remained a constant threat, attempting three shots to take his tally to 13 across those matches. The midfielder also contributed defensively with four tackles, one interception, and two clearances, and has now recorded at least two tackles, one interception and one clearance in each of those games.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Disallowed goal in win Zaniolo had four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Despite failing to find the net for a second consecutive match, Zaniolo remained a constant threat, seeing one goal ruled out while attempting four shots and creating three chances. He has now registered 10 shots and nine chances created across his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Sets up winner Davis assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Davis played a simple pass in the build-up to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's long-range goal, registering his second assist of the season. He also had an effort on goal ruled out for offside. The forward has attempted at least one shot in each of his last four starts and created at least one chance in three of those four matches.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Quiet outing in goal Okoye had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Okoye endured a largely uneventful evening between the posts, keeping a clean sheet despite not being required to make a single save for the second time this season. He was somewhat fortunate not to concede late on, with Rasmus Hojlund missing a clear chance. The goalkeeper now boasts three clean sheets from nine appearances and will be aiming to add another on Sunday against bottom-of-the-table Fiorentina.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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