Udinese has decided to intensify the preparation period before the next match, opting for an additional training camp compared to the usual methods. On 16 October, the entire group settled in at the Hotel Là di Moret, located in the northern area of Udine, and then moved the night before the match to Le Fucine di Buttrio, in the eastern area of the city. The initiative was announced by Gazzetta dello Sport, which underlined how the company is trying to remedy the current crisis with a more rigid and targeted approach.
The decision comes at a time of great difficulty for the team. German coach Kosta Runjaic has suffered four consecutive defeats, accompanied by a series of injuries that have put the squad to the test. The club conceded 13 goals in total, with an average score of more than two per game, highlighting defensive problems that involve all the players in the department. The last player involved was Okoye. Runjaic, who has already lost five games in a row in his first season in Friuli, now finds himself having to manage a situation in which the team is no longer able to consider itself "safe" as in the past.
The retreat was conceived as an opportunity to review training methods and consolidate group cohesion. The choice to house the entire staff in a hotel and subsequently move to Le Fucine was presented as a "soft" but potentially effective measure to face the upcoming challenges. The club has expressed hope that this new routine will help improve on-field performances and reduce the number of goals conceded.
Despite the crisis, Udinese has not lost hope of recovering its position in the standings. The additional training camp was seen as a necessary step to reconnect the team and restore trust among the coach, players and fans. The club also announced that the next training day will take place at Le Fucine, where the athletes will be able to focus on specific exercises to consolidate their defense and improve their offensive performance.
With the training camp underway, Udinese is preparing for an upcoming match against Lecce. The club hopes that the new routine and attention paid to weaknesses can translate into positive results. Whether the team can stabilize its performance will depend on Runjaic's ability to integrate the injured players and make the most of the opportunities offered by the new training program. The near future will be crucial to define whether the current crisis can be overcome and whether Udinese can return to competing consistently in Serie A.