Udinese Calcio v AS Roma

Paolo Zanetti is reported by several sources to be the leading candidate to replace Kosta Runjaić as Udinese coach.

Udinese have conceded 23 league goals this season, the second-worst defence in the league after Monza.

Udinese have five points from 10 Serie A games after a 0-0 draw at Parma on Wednesday, which ended a run of six straight defeats.

Any new Udinese coach would be offered a contract only until June and could bring just two members of his own staff.

Roma thrashed Udinese 5-2 on Saturday, scoring four goals in the first 37 minutes, and moved to within a point of Serie A leaders Inter and Lazio.

Roma beat Udinese 5-2 away from home, with goals from Cristante, Mora, Malen, Ndicka and Ghilardi.

Mile Svilar is not yet recovered; Gasperini expects him back after the upcoming international break.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is not yet recovered; Gasperini expects him back after the upcoming international break.

Jesper Karlstrom scored for Udinese.

Jakub Piotrowski needs heart surgery to correct a benign arrhythmia and will be out of action for around two months.

Nicolò Zaniolo felt at home at Udinese.

David Alaba joined Udinese as a free agent on a deal until June 2027.

James Abankwah was injured during the match.

David Alaba made his debut for Udinese as a substitute.

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp was sent off and is expected to be out for the next match.

Oumar Solet returned to the squad and showed his importance.

Nicolò Zaniolo returned to the field in Udinese's 2-0 defeat to Milan the previous week and started this match against Parma.

Keinan Davis was involved in a play leading to a goal against Inter.

Giulio Vinciati is expected to come off the bench for Udinese Calcio.

Nicolò Zaniolo was not in good shape when called up by Italy.

Paulo Dybala agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Bryan Cristante agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Devyne Rensch starts on the right wing for Roma.

Gianluca Mancini agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Anass Salah-Eddine made three appearances and provided one assist for Roma.

Mile Svilar denies having any discussions about a move to Juventus over the summer.

Rodrigo Mora was a summer signing for Roma.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is available for selection.

Pierluigi Gollini has joined AS Roma.

Marten de Roon has joined AS Roma.

Marten de Roon is expected to step in as midfielder for AS Roma.

Paulo Dybala starts in attack for Roma.