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JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Wednesday Nuytinck (calf) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Nuytinck had been training and appears healthy enough to come off the bench Wednesday, though as a center-back that's unlikely. He's started four matches this season when healthy, but because of injuries he's struggled to find the pitch.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Called up for Atalanta game Nuytinck (calf) made Udinese's squad list for Wednesday's match against Atalanta, however the coach called up the whole team, including players that are out with long-term injuries...

Impact Nuytinck has resumed practicing with the rest of the squad early in the week, differently from Stefano Okaka and Fernando Forestieri, so he is the closest one to recovering, but the fact that he was named in the travelling party is not necessarily an indication that he will be indeed be available for this one. He has missed more than a month because of a calf strain.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Sampdoria Zeegelaar sent in five crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and one successful take-on in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Zeegelaar was pretty lively in this one and came close to matching his season high for crosses. He has recorded 36 deliveries and six chances in 14 games, scoring once. Udinese will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sampdoria De Paul took five shots (two on target), sent in eight crosses (zero accurate), drew two fouls and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact De Paul was extemely active as usual as he paced his side in two categories and opened the deadlock with a relentless action where he was denied twice by the goalkeeper but pounced on the tap-in. He had not scored in a month despite his level of activity. He is now up to four goals and one assist in the year, while he has notched 44 chances and launched 131 crosses in 18 games. Udinese will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Sampdoria Pereyra took one off-target shots, created two scoring chances, had one block and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Pereyra started as no.10 for the second match in a row but could not take advantage of the more offensive position. He has scored once, provided four assists and created 18 chances in 16 games. Udinese will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires versus Sampdoria Lasagna took four shots (one on target), won two duels, created one scoring chance and had four successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Lasagna had some decent chances but he lacked clutchness when finishing and could not follow up the goal had in the last tilt. He has scored his lone two goals of the season in the past six matches and Udinese are pretty short-handed up front at the moment. They will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Sampdoria Deulofeu (foot) did not feature in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Deulofeu was available after missing time with a bruised foot, but he was not fielded. He will look to find minutes in the upcoming matches, but he has been rather underwhelming so far. Udinese will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in Sampdoria game Musso had four saves, one clearance and one punch and was beaten twice in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Musso fared decently but caved on a PK and a point-blank header. He has given up multiple goals in the last five matches. He has surrendered 22 goals, made 37 saves and kept three clean sheets in 16 matches. Udinese will host Atalanta Wednesday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still missing due to calf strain Nuytinck (calf) is absent from Udinese's squad list to face Sampdoria Saturday.

Impact Nuytinck has been sidelined since mid-December because of a calf strain and is not reportedly close from coming back. Kevin Bonifazi and Sebastien De Maio have seen an uptick of playing time in relief.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Sampdoria game Deulofeu (foot) has been included in Udinese's squad list to face Sampdoria Saturday.

Impact Deulofeu was close to coming back last week and is indeed available after one more week of practice where he did not have a setback as it pertains to his foot edema. He is likely to see minutes off the bench as Udinese remain pretty short-handed up front. He has not been great so far having notched just one assist, taken seven shots (three on target) and created three chances in seven matches.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances against Napoli De Paul took two shots (off target) and created six chances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact De Paul caused many problems for Napoli in Sunday's match as he swung in thee crosses (two accurate) and managed to create six chances. Those chances created were the most for De Paul in any match this season, although he didn't contribute to any goals in the loss. He only has three goals and one assist through 17 starts this season, but continues to be the playmaker for the club with 43 chances created. Udinese will look to bounce back against Sampdoria on the road Saturday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot against Napoli Pereyra took one shot (off target) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pereyra doesn't attempt many shots, so it's not a shock that he only had one attempt, but he did create two chances in the game. He also made an interception, a clearance and committed one foul. Pereyra couldn't contribute to any goals in the loss even as Udinese threatened Napoli, but he has produced a goal and four assists through 15 league starts this season. The club's next game will be against Sampdoria on Saturday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Napoli Larsen (muscle issue) started and took two shots (both on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Larsen was in doubt for the match with a small muscular problem, but he was able to get fit, start and play 72 minutes in Sunday's loss. He actually managed to get both of his shot attempts on target, but they were saved by Alex Meret. He also swung in one inaccurate cross, made a clearance, blocked two shots and committed two fouls. Udinese will look to bounce back on the road Saturday against Sampdoria.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals against Napoli Musso made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Musso made a few saves, but was beaten by a penalty in the first half and then by a header on a set piece in the 90th minute. He has made 33 saves, allowed 20 goals and kept three clean sheets through 15 starts this season. Udinese will look to bounce back against Sampdoria on Saturday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Napoli Lasagna scored a goal on five shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Lasagna capitalized on a bad back pass from the Napoli defense and scored the tying goal in the 27th minute. He had a productive game with five shots, created a chance and won the only tackle he attempted. Lasagna now has two goals through 14 appearances (nine starts) this season. Udinese will be on the road against Sampdoria on Saturday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some more time Okaka stated in an interview to the club's TV that he hopes to return from his thigh injury in late January or early February.

Impact Okaka underwent surgery to for a hematoma in his thigh in mid-December and, while the initial reports were optimistic, his timetable has been pushed back. His extended absence will lead to more minutes for Rolando Mandragora, as Roberto Pereyra has been used in an attacking position in the last game, Ilija Nestorovski and Gerard Deulofeu. Udinese will visit Sampdoria Saturday.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Larsen (muscle issue) is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Napoli.

Impact Larsen returns to the lineup after being a slight doubt in the buildup to Sunday's match. The wide man takes up a wing back role for Udinese for their Serie A clash with Napoli.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Napoli game Larsen has been called up for Sunday's match with Napoli, but he is in doubt due to a small muscular problem, local newspaper Messaggero Veneto reports.

Impact Larsen will be a late call as he is banged up. He would likely be replaced by Nahuel Molina if he was unable to start.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Deulofeu (foot) was able practice fully in the lead-up of the Napoli match, but he is absent from the squad list.

Impact Deulofeu will be given another week to shake off a nagging edema in his foot. Kevin Lasagna and Ilja Nestorovski are the only available attackers in this one, which could lead to Roberto Pereyra playing in a more offensive role.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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