Serie A | Gameweek 20

Jan 11, 2025 at 2pm UK

Stadio Friuli

Udinese vs Atalanta

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Udinese have made a good start to the season and are currently ninth in Serie A, just one win behind seventh-placed Bologna. Although direct qualification for European competitions is still a long way off, the Bianconeri can be satisfied with their performance in the first half of the season.

Young talent Simone Pafundi, who was on loan at Lausanne Sports in Switzerland, has returned to the team. Udinese have not made any new signings in winter. They will continue to rely on key players such as Lucca,Thauvin and Bijol in the second half of the season.

In November, Udinese lost 2-1 away to Atalanta. Touré scored an own goal in that game, and the team lost. Atalanta were in excellent form at the time. They had won 5 Serie A games in a row before beating Udinese and were unbeaten in 13 Serie A matches.