Udine coach Kosta Runjaic announced the team's situation ahead of the match against Roma during today's press conference. Runjaic specified that, for tomorrow's match, he will not be able to count on Solet, Bayo, Gueye, Alaba and Zanoli, all of whom are recovering.
Among the players undergoing rehabilitation, Solet and Bayo have already started to return to the pitch. According to Runjaic, if their form improves, the intensity of training could be increased next week with the aim of having at least one of the two available for the match against Venezia. Recovery management was adapted to the needs of the individual, but the coach reiterated that he knows the situation of each athlete and wants to guarantee a good energy for tomorrow's match.
Regarding the composition of the team, Runjaic confirmed that Bertola will be present. The defender, who had shown signs of fatigue after an intense match, is back to full capacity and will be ready to contribute to the attack. “Bertola will be there, he had run out of energy after a very intense match,” said the coach.
Runjaic also commented on Roma, underlining that Gasperini's team hasn't changed much compared to the previous year. "They are strong and we know how Gasperini works. His teams play in depth, they know how to play man for man, they are a complete team, with great qualities", he added. The coach expressed confidence in his team's ability to cooperate among teammates, maintaining control of the ball and following the intended game plan.
With the composition thus defined, Udinese is preparing for a decisive match. Runjaic asked the players to take the field with the right energy and to respect the established idea of the match. The match against Roma represents an important opportunity for the Udine team, which aims to consolidate its position in the standings and demonstrate that it can compete with the strongest teams in Serie A.