Udinese
Udinese finally halted their six-match losing streak with a goalless draw at Parma, although Kosta Runjaic remains concerned by his team's inability to convert promising attacking situations. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye preserved the point by saving Adrián Bernabé's second-half penalty. Runjaic believes the partnership between Keinan Davis and Nicolò Zaniolo offers a route towards improvement, even though neither attacker is operating at full fitness. Both are expected to feature again as Udinese attempt to build on their improved performance.
Defensive options remain limited, with Oumar Solet, David Alaba and Alessandro Zanoli unavailable. Matteo Palma, Christian Kabasele and James Abankwah are therefore favoured to form the back three. Nicolò Bertola is available despite being substituted at Parma, giving Runjaic another option on the right flank. In midfield, Jakub Piotrowski's fitness remains a consideration after his recent return. Giorgi Chakvetadze could retain a central role if necessary, while Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is expected to support Davis alongside Zaniolo.
