Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic declared in the press conference that the team must improve its ability to transform chances into goals. “It is negative and unpleasant when you fail to realize opportunities,” he observed, citing recent matches against Parma, Turin and Cagliari, where the team had numerous chances but failed to score.
Runjaic reiterated the importance of maintaining group cohesion and working hard to improve results. He highlighted the relevance of key players such as Davis and Zaniolo, describing them as "indispensable" but not 100% fit. “Their quality can make the difference in matches,” he added, recalling the positive impact they had against Parma. As for Chakvetadze, the coach defined him as a versatile player, capable of playing the role of attacking midfielder or midfielder, and expressed satisfaction with his ability to receive the ball and move on the pitch.
Runjaic also spoke about the tactical changes planned for the next match against Parma, explaining that the defense will remain essentially unchanged, with the exception of some adjustments. He announced that the team will adopt a formation with three defenders in the centre, "knowing the numbers of the opponents and ours", to try to limit the opponent's opportunities. He recalled the important lesson learned from the goal conceded against Milan, underlining the need to maintain a constant level for the entire 90 minutes and to put Roma in difficulty.
Finally, Runjaic indicated that the next two matches, against Roma and Venice, are decisive and that Udinese must demonstrate their qualities to consolidate their position in the standings. The coach concluded that the team is ready to implement the proposed strategy and try to transform opportunities into concrete results.