In a decisive match on the eighth matchday of Serie A, Udinese lost against Milan with a result that left coach Kosta Runjaic reflecting on several aspects of the match. During the press conference, the new coach acknowledged the defeat, but also highlighted positive elements that indicate a path of improvement for the team.
Runjaic stressed that Milan could have achieved a more favorable result, but also acknowledged that the opposing team showed a certain lack of incisiveness. “The result wasn't ideal for us, but I saw a team that was alive and ready to work to improve,” he said. He highlighted that Udinese conceded a goal, a factor that favored their opponent, but also noted that Milan are used to exploiting similar opportunities. However, the coach recognized that his team had opportunities to create danger, but was unable to convert them into goals.
The focus then moved to the next match against Parma. Runjaic reiterated the importance of keeping a clean sheet, stating that the team must handle every shot with greater confidence. He praised the performance of Zaniolo, who is back in form, and indicated that he will get more minutes in the next match if no problems arise. He also mentioned the progress of Davis, Piotrowski and Chakvetadze, stressing that they are heading in the right direction. As for Palma and Kabasele, he acknowledged that they are returning to form levels, but left open the possibility of further improvements.
Meanwhile, Runjaic talked about a young defender, Vinciati, who had a promising debut despite some physical difficulties. He expressed confidence in the young player's growth, stating that he still has a lot to learn but that his desire is evident. The coach also acknowledged that the team still needs to work on accuracy in scoring chances, but expressed optimism about the contribution of the more experienced players to lead the group towards better results.
With Parma in sight, Runjaic defined the match as a "final" for Udinese, highlighting the importance of getting points in that match. He closed the conference with the optimism that, despite the difficulties, the team is alive and ready to continue the growth path, with the aim of transforming the lessons learned into concrete results in the next meetings.