Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic previews Roma match: “We’ll need to be solid, Roma play with intensity.” | OneFootball

Udinese boss Kosta Runjaic spoke to the media ahead of the match against Roma.

“This summer they changed coaches, bringing in a highly experienced manager, and they have a very experienced squad. They play man-to-man, have top-notch players, have strengthened their position on the transfer market, and are enjoying a positive run.”

“With 21 points and good performances away from home in the Europa League, it will be a tough match. We’ll need to be solid as a team, defending bravely and trying to be effective in attack”

“The experience we gained against Atalanta will be useful in facing Roma. We have a lot of respect for this team: it will be an important match. It would be nice to take an early lead, but it will be difficult; we’ll give everything to trouble even top-level opponents.”

“A repeat of the performance against Atalanta wouldn’t be enough, because I see a slightly superior Roma. They play with great intensity, press well, and win many duels, especially at home. They lost their last away game of the season, but in that match they started well and could have scored; however, sometimes football produces different results than what you see on the pitch.”

“We have to give the right performance: if we do that, we’ll have our chances. We’ll have a high-quality team up front, so we’ll have to show our best. We’re motivated and ready to give it our all; our approach to the match and a strong start will be crucial. We know Roma’s strengths and the level of their players: on paper, we’re not the favorites, but we’ll see how the match unfolds.”