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Opposition insight for Udinese-Milan: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more

By: Isak Möller Udinese are the next opponents for AC Milan, who are currently preparing for the trip to Stadio Friuli on Sunday evening. The mid-week action in the Europa League didn’t exactly give Milan more confidence, losing 3-0 to…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:20 PM
Opposition insight for Udinese-Milan: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more
Key Things to Know
  • AC Milan visits Udinese on Sunday evening as both teams attempt to rebound from recent poor form.
  • Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic reportedly has three games to prove his worth following five straight league defeats.
  • David Alaba, Idrissa Gueye, Alessandro Zanoli, and Bayo are ruled out for Udinese due to injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan prepares to face Udinese at the Stadio Friuli on Sunday evening amid struggles for both clubs. Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic enters the match under severe pressure, reportedly having three games to save his job after suffering five consecutive league losses and claiming just one victory this season. Milan also arrives seeking recovery following a 3-0 Europa League defeat against Bournemouth and key absences including Adrien Rabiot.

Udinese must cope with multiple injury setbacks, including defender David Alaba, forward Bayo, midfielder Idrissa Gueye, and Alessandro Zanoli. James Abankwah and Matteo Palma are expected to step into Udinese's defense, while Jakub Piotrowski is projected to start in midfield alongside key regulars Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Kenan Davis.

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