The challenge is upon us and an intense week for Udinese is coming to an end. Let’s move on to coach Kosta Runjaic’s statements

Nicola Badursi

January 9, 2026 (changed January 9, 2026 | 2.50pm)

The challenge is upon us and an intense week for Udinese is coming to an end. The team can’t wait to have its say against coach Alberto Gilardino’s Pisa too. Let’s move on to coach Kosta Runjaic’s statements.

The point on Zaniolo

He asked for change during the last championship match against Torino. Today he trained with the group, but he’s not 100% anyway we are working to have him already against Pisa. The match against the Granata was difficult and we must continue to work to be able to recover with the starters who are still tired, it is logical that when you win the recovery becomes easier.”

Atta returns as starter?

“Arthur has a great desire to return to the playing field and has all the qualities to do so, but at the moment I don’t know if he’s ready to play from the first minute. Now it’s up to us to manage him, let’s not forget that he can play in all roles and in all departments from winger to midfielder through attacking midfielder.”

The opinion on Arizala

A very young footballerhas some interesting qualities like Gueye and Miller. He will certainly have some opportunities to show himself during this season, but he needs time to get into our game and let’s not forget that he doesn’t speak English well and consequently we are working on this too.”

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