Kosta Runjaic admits Udinese ‘weren’t capable of compete on the identical degree’ with a virtually full-strength Juventus. ‘They’ve world class gamers like Kenan Yildiz and Jeremie Boga.’
, as Boga turned within the help from Kenan Yildiz to beat Maduka Okoye, the goalkeeper having made a number of massive saves.
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Francisco Conceicao had additionally managed to search out the online, nevertheless it was disallowed as a result of Teun Koopmeiners was thought of to be interfering with play in an offside place.
Runjaic acknowledges Udinese limits
UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 14: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus scores a objective which is dominated out throughout the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Friuli on March 14, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
“Juventus performed higher, that’s clear, we anticipated to have much less possession, however had been lacking somewhat little bit of high quality at instances. We additionally had possibilities, soccer isn’t just about taking part in higher, however taking the probabilities,”
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“Ekkelenkamp had scenario, Zaniolo was in place when there Atta ought to’ve had a cut-back ball, and different decisions had been made.
“Juventus are a robust workforce, they’ve world class vast gamers like Yildiz and Conceicao, so proper now we’re not capable of compete on the identical degree.”
Udinese are actually in mid-table, so for the remaining 9 video games of the season, will he encourage them aiming for Europe or simply to enhance on final season’s tally?
“I don’t have to push the workforce,” shrugged Runjaic.
UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 14: Nicolò Zaniolo of Udinese makes a run previous Lloyd Kelly of Juventus throughout the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Friuli on March 14, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
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Udinese appeared to wrestle with lengthy balls down the left specifically, the place gamers like Yildiz and Boga managed to manage and assault the close to submit.
“Juventus are a really versatile workforce, they’re able to play brief mixtures, but additionally harmful with deep balls from Locatelli, and a kind of we didn’t defend nicely sufficient, in order that they scored the objective. It’s not simple to guard a incredible deep ball like that, they’ve gamers who’re operating deep and may obtain with one contact.
“It’s not simple to search out the steadiness, we did higher within the second half, however that is only one of many components.”
Yildiz moved over to his most well-liked left aspect, that added to the sense that Udinese’s defence was struggling, however Runjaic factors out his decisions had been additionally restricted.
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“It’s nothing new, Yildiz performed many instances as a winger, so it was only a matter of time. We had been fully aware of this, however had been additionally lacking gamers like Zanoli, Bertola and Solet. It’s not an excuse, however we had been unable to carry out with a full squad.
“Alternatively, Juve put all their high quality out with none massive accidents for the time being, so if it wasn’t Yildiz, then Conceicao would do one thing. We don’t have to search for micro-details, it’s not about this.”