Udinese Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Martin Payero - Back at Udinese Payero has returned to Udinese after spending a season at Cremonese.

Impact Payero was serviceable when healthy, scoring once and tallying 34 crosses (eight accurate), 19 tackles and 23 shots (eight on target) in 25 displays (16 starts). He was previously a rotational piece for a couple of seasons at Udinese, and he could have the same role if he stayed put.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Bought out by Udinese Zaniolo signed a contract until 2029 after Udinese picked up their option to redeem him from Galatasaray.

Impact Zaniolo finds a permanent home after several subpar loan spells thanks to a bounce-back campaign during which he stayed healthy, had a prominent role from the get-go and tallied five goals, six assists, 72 shots (22 on target) and 51 chances created in 32 appearances (28 starts).

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Karlstrom - Average performance against Tunisia Karlstrom created one scoring chance and registered one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Tunisia.

Impact Karlstrom didn't need to do too much to control the pace and the ball in the midfield in a match thoroughly dominated by Sweden, and had a small output in several stats, primarily defensive ones, as he routinely does for Udinese. He was replaced by Mattias Svanberg, who hit the net, with six minutes to go. He scored once and recorded 54 tackles in 36 Serie A fixtures in 2025/2026.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan will begin Serie A title defense against newly promoted Monza

Inter Milan will kick off its Serie A title defense at home against newly promoted Monza

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Christian Kabasele - Banned for two games Kabasele received a two-match disqualification for kicking an opponent while away from the ball, Serie A announced.

Impact Kabasele will have to sit out the first two tilts of the 2025/2026 season, barring a successful appeal. He scored three goals and helped secure six clean sheets in 30 showings (28 starts) in the recently concluded campaign.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Solet - Logs three interceptions in Napoli match Solet won one of two tackles and had three interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Solet had a workmanlike display in the season finale, and his team allowed one goal in the first half. He recorded multiple tackles in the last four matches, amassing 14 (10 won). Instead, he halted a five-game streak with at least one clearance in this one. He might transfer to a bigger team after posting three goals, 75 tackles, 125 clearances and 48 interceptions and contributing to 10 clean sheets in 35 matches.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lennon Miller - Stands out in Napoli contest Miller created four scoring chances and recorded four crosses (two accurate), two tackles (two won) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Miller had one of his best outings of the campaign and led his side in both key passes and deliveries. He registered at least one cross, accumulating 11 (three accurate), and two corners, piling up 10, in the last four rounds. He's been a rotational piece in his maiden Serie A season, assisting twice and logging 14 chances created, 32 crosses (seven accurate) and 21 tackles in 24 appearances (nine starts).

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Karlstrom - Works hard against Napoli Karlstrom won one of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Karlstrom was the usual big presence in the back and attacked a little in this one. He tallied at least one clearance in his last 11 displays, racking up 28. He was a stalwart for the second consecutive season, scoring once and registering 54 tackles, 36 interceptions and 76 clearances in 36 matches.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Atta - Fairly active in Napoli contest Atta won two of two tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Atta wasn't superb but did his part on offense. He took one or more shots in the last eight rounds, totaling 14 (six on target). He made the leap this campaign, putting up five goals and three assists and adding 57 shots (20 on target), 34 chances created and 55 crosses (15 accurate) in 32 showings (29 starts).

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Held in check by Napoli defenders Davis recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Davis had okay output in the final third but was never dangerous in this one. He created at least one scoring chance in his final eight appearances, totaling 10. He had his most productive season yet in 2025/2026, scoring ten goals, providing four assists and notching 50 shots (25 on goal) and 31 chances created in 30 fixtures (27 starts).

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Concedes once in Napoli clash Okoye had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Okoye could do little to stop Rasmus Hojlund's tidy finish but kept his team in the game by batting away more than a few shots afterward. He's had his best campaign since becoming a regular for Udinese, keeping 10 clean sheets, giving up 32 goals and making 32 saves in 30 starts.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Conte confirms he is leaving Napoli after 2 years in charge, no hint at Italy job

Antonio Conte has confirmed he is leaving Napoli after two years during which he led the team back to the Serie A title

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Como caps stunning rise with a Champions League spot as Milan and Juventus miss out

Como’s remarkable rise continues as Cesc Fàbregas’ team qualifies for the Champions League along with Roma on the last day of the Serie A season

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Hojlund Seals Second Place For Napoli | NAPOLI-UDINESE | HIGHLIGHTS | Serie A 2025/26

MAY 24 • YOUTUBE

Christian Kabasele - Sees red in Napoli clqsh Kabasele had one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception and was sent off in the 64th minute of Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Kabasele concluded his campaign a few minutes earlier due to a violent foul that will cost him at least next season's opener. He played over younger teammates a lot more regularly than in previous years in 2025/2026, contributing to six clean sheets in 30 appearances (28 accurate) and recording 157 clearances, 21 blocks and 36 interceptions.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

UDINESE-NAPOLI 1-3 | CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS SERIE A 2024/25

MAY 24 • YOUTUBE

Juan Arizala - Absent against Napoli Arizala will miss Sunday's clash with Napoli due to a muscular injury, coach Kosta Runjaic stated.

Impact Arizala would have likely substituted for Hassane Kamara (suspension) if healthy, but he got hurt in training. Jordan Zemura or Nicolo Bertola will man the left wing in this one. Arizala has featured 10 times since joining in January (one start), totaling one chance created, six crosses (zero accurate) and eight tackles.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Out for Napoli game Ekkelenkamp (lower leg) "has resumed training but won't be available Sunday," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Ekkelenkamp is in the final stretch of his rehab but won't be rushed back, as Udinese have nothing more to play for. He closes a solid campaign with five goals, three assists and having tallied 33 shots (15 on target), 27 chances created and 32 crosses (five accurate) in 31 appearances (27 starts). Jakub Piotrowski or Lennon Miller will replace him again.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kristensen - Puts up numbers in Cremonese bout Kristensen drew one foul and registered 11 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Cremonese.

Impact Kristesen tallied double-digit clearances for the first time in seven matches, but he didn't pick up many other stats, and his team allowed one goal. He has helped secure two clean sheets in the last five rounds, scoring once and registering there tackles (all won), five interceptions and three blocks over that span. He's averaging 7.2 clearances per match.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lennon Miller - Deliveires four crosses In Crmeonese game Miller drew one foul and had four crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Cremonese.

Impact Miller got the nod over Jakub Piotrowski, filling in for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (lower leg), and primarily contributed through a few corner kicks, but they weren't on point for the most part. He has notched at least one cross and one corner kick in three straight contests, piling up seven of each and adding three tackles (zero won), three celearnaces and one assist during that stretch. On the other hand, he interrupted a three-match streak with at least one chance created.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Keinan Davis - Quiet showing against Cremonese Davis recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Cremonese.

Impact Davis resumed starting after tending to a thigh injury but had troubles getting open and receiving clean feeds in dangerous areas. He has fired at least one shot in his last four outings, racking up six attempts (all on target), scoring and assisting once and creating four chances during that stretch.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Atta - Average performance versus Cremonese Atta generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Atta sent in a decent amount of deliveries but wasn't as effective as in some recent tilts. He has notched at least one shot in seven fixtures in a row, accumulating 12 attempts (five on target), scoring five goals and posting four key passes, 11 crosses and five interceptions over that span. Instead, he snapped a five-game string with at least one clearance in this one.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Solet - Complete outing in Cremonese clash Solet had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and six clearances and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Cremonese.

Impact Solet was a big presence on both ends, pacing his team in attempts and posting a new season high. He has registered at least one shot, totaling eight (two on target), and one clearance, amassing 16, in the last five rounds, adding six key passes and five interceptions and contributing to two clean sheets over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight match with three or more tackles, for a total of 12 (nine won).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maduka Okoye - Allows one goal in Cremonese tilt Okoye made three saves and gave up one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Okoye was forced into a difficult save by Federico Bonazzoli following a defensive miscue, and then Jamie Vardy pounced on the rebound. He was coming off back-to-back clean sheets, his lone two in the last five fixtures, during which he has made five saves and surrendered five goals. Up next, Udinese will face Napoli away Sunday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Branimir Mlacic - Unused sub in Cremonese tilt Mlacic (hip) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Mlacic was able to recover from a hip contusion, but Udinese had all their defensive starters in this one, so he stayed on the bench. He has made six appearances (two starts) since joining in January, tallying two interceptions, six clearances and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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