Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic insists his change of ways was ‘a good suggestion’ this night, however admits Milan ‘have been higher in all facets’ of
It was a heavy loss on the Bluenergy Stadium, particularly contemplating they’d till now been unbeaten after a draw and two away victories, together with a 2-1 outcome at San Siro in opposition to Inter.
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The Friulani switched to a 4-4-2 formation for this match, which hadn’t been used since final season, so was that a good suggestion?
“The thought was good,”
“It’s not concerning the ways, it’s concerning the interpretation of the one place. We didn’t do it properly in shifting, particularly on our proper facet, the place we have been too deep. Ehizibue ought to press Estupinan extra, as a result of we all know how Milan are enjoying, they’ve one striker and the second is dropping deeper, so in each state of affairs it’s one in opposition to two.
“When it’s like that, it isn’t concerning the system, however particular person errors. We invited them ahead and we all know groups at this degree will take benefit. We made errors with three on the again in each sport, so we modified one thing at this time, I take accountability and I used to be satisfied it may assist, however tonight Milan have been higher in all facets.”
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Runjaic noticed Udinese struggles in opposition to Milan
UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 01: Supervisor of Udinese Kosta Runjaic in the course of the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma at Stadio Friuli on March 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photographs)
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp instructed Sky Sport Italia after the match that there was an absence of vitality, so what was the reason for that?
“It was his first sport after damage throughout pre-season, in order that put him out of rhythm. He is an effective participant, it’s simpler for 4 with him for my part, we had the choice of enjoying him at this time or on Tuesday within the Coppa Italia,” continued Runjaic.
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“Now we have some gamers who usually are not prepared at this degree, we performed a really organised, powerful workforce with skilled gamers who for years have been on the very high degree. It’s good expertise, I take some actually good moments for creating and enchancment.
“Let’s preserve going and concentrate on the subsequent sport.”
UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Thomas Kristensen of Udinese Calcio gestures in the course of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on September 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
Nicolò Zaniolo arrived on deadline day to Udinese from Galatasaray, however has thus far struggled for enjoying time as a late substitute.
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“He wants time to adapt to the best way we need to play. We demand quite a lot of working and defensive construction, so these are our foundations to face good groups,” continued Runjaic.
“He has not been with us for that lengthy, the identical goes for Zanoli and Miller, gamers arrived very late and wish time to adapt. We don’t have pleasant video games, solely Serie A, so we now have to do it slowly.
“That is why it’s important we now have the Coppa Italia developing in opposition to Palermo, which is an actual sport, but additionally one the place we will attempt these new issues.”