Udinese set to sack Runjaić after poor start to the season
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15-second readUdinese is set to sack coach Kosta Runjaić due to a poor start to the season, having earned just five points in the first ten league games, according to Football Italia citing Sky Sport Italia. The team has won once, drawn twice, and suffered seven defeats, including a 5-2 loss at home against Roma on Saturday.
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Udinese is set to sack coach Kosta Runjaić due to a poor start to the season, having earned just five points in the first ten league games, according to Football Italia citing Sky Sport Italia. The team has won once, drawn twice, and suffered seven defeats, including a 5-2 loss at home against Roma on Saturday. They are currently in the relegation zone.
Udinese's poor performance is attributed to their weak defense, having conceded 23 goals, the second-worst in the league, only better than newly-promoted Monza who have conceded 24. The decision to sack Runjaić is expected to be confirmed in the coming hours, as reported by Football Italia citing Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio.
Paolo Zanetti is the leading candidate to replace Runjaić, according to several sources cited by Football Italia. Runjaić was appointed as Udinese coach in 2024 and had a record of 33 wins, 18 draws, and 43 losses in 94 games during his tenure.
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Sky Sport Italia reports that Udinese have decided to sack Kosta Runjaić after earning just five points in the opening ten games of the season. Udinese are set to sack their coach, Runjaić, after earning just five points in the first ten league games of the campaign. According to Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bianconeri have made their decision, which they will confirm in the coming hours. Udinese lost 5-2 at home against Roma on Saturday, suffering their seventh defeat in ten league matches. They have only won once and drawn twice so far and are currently in the relegation zone with five points.
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