Kosta Runjaic, Udinese coach, confirmed the club's satisfaction with his work during the press conference held the evening before the match against Milan. The coach underlined that the coach and the management share mutual trust and that the team worked hard during the week, highlighting the motivation to repay the trust received.
Runjaic recalled the exceptional performance against Lecce, defining it as an exception to the rule. According to him, no one expected such a positive result and expressed the hope of gaining at least two points in that match. “If we had a couple more points we would probably be angry, but in a better scenario,” he said, adding that a defeat after a streak clearly makes the situation worse.
Regarding the presence of LorenzoZaniolo, Runjaic specified that the player will be available and will take the field, but not as a starter. The coach explained that Zaniolo's management must take into account his frequent injuries and the frustration due to the lack of playing time. “There is a week of three games, tomorrow we will give him a few minutes and then we will see how he reacts physically,” he added.
Runjaic reiterated that the pressure is evident and that it must be taken on, but the trust given to him motivates him to give his best. The team is therefore preparing for a crucial match against Milan, with the hope of consolidating its position in the standings and demonstrating that it can compete with the top teams. Udinese aims to exploit internal motivation and better manage key players like Zaniolo to achieve the desired results.