As Udinese and Genoa gear up for their upcoming Serie A encounter, both teams face significant absences that could shape the outcome of the match.
Udinese will be without their defensive stalwart Jaka Bijol, who has been a constant presence in the starting lineup this season. The centre-back’s suspension due to accumulating five yellow cards comes as a blow to the team’s backline.
On the attacking front, Udinese may have to do without Alexis Sanchez. Despite reports of the Chilean returning to training following a thigh injury, his participation in the weekend’s fixture remains doubtful. The absence of Martin Payero and Gerard Deulofeu further depletes Udinese’s offensive options.
Genoa, under the guidance of manager Vieira, faces its own set of challenges. The team could potentially be missing several key players, including Ruslan Malinovskyi, Caleb Ekuban, Jeff Ekhator, and Koni De Winter for the Sunday lunchtime clash in Udine.
Despite recent goal-scoring difficulties, Genoa’s Andrea Pinamonti aims to add to his tally of four Serie A goals this season. The striker’s form could be crucial as Genoa seeks its third away victory of the campaign.
Udinese (3-5-2): Okoye; Kabasele, Giannetti, Toure; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Zarraga, Zemura; Thauvin, Davis
Genoa (4-3-3): Leali; Sabelli, Bani, Vasquez, Martin; Thorsby, Badelj, Frendrup; Zanoli, Pinamonti, Miretti
