Final result: Udinese-Salernitana 3-1
Save 6 – He can do nothing about Simy’s goal, but he is reactive when Torregrossa tries to surprise him from the penalty spot. A debut he will not forget
Abankwah 5.5 – In the first half hour in particular he gives the impression of not being particularly sure, neither in the build-up nor in marking. It is no coincidence that Salernitana is dangerous especially in his area.
Bijol 6.5 – The bomber you don’t expect. He’s the one who unlocks it with a shot to the corner that surprises Fiorillo and a defense that is certainly not well positioned. He suffers a little from Simy’s physicality, but he is perfect in doubling up on the outside.
Toure 5.5 – Same thing for Abanwah, in some circumstances he goes for the contrast too softly and with a hint of superficiality. Postponed.
Rui Modesto 6 – Attentive on two occasions on Dalmonte, in the one-on-one he has a rather quiet evening. He also allows himself some offensive forays, with mixed success.
Lovric 6 – The usual tactically intelligent match, managed as best as possible so as not to waste energy in a match with a slow pace until the end. From 60′ Atta 6 – Good impact and constant participation in the maneuver, just as the coach asks of him.
Zarraga 6 – Salernitana brings many players into the Juventus half of the pitch and there is a need to lower the centre of gravity to ensure coverage for the defence. In the second half he also gets into gear and is appreciated for some verticalisations that open up the visiting defence.
Payer 6 – He wins the penalty for 2-1 with determination, but has to leave the field due to injury after the clash with Velthuis. Hopefully nothing serious. From 42′ pt Ekkelenkamp 6.5 – He didn’t even have time to register his entrance onto the pitch before he punched his card into an empty net.
Zemura 6.5 – He also decides to manage himself, but when he accelerates he confirms that he is an added value for this team. Until the end with his head held high and good at getting out of situations that are not always easy with effective dribbling.
Well done 6.5 – All he needs is a goal. A modern striker, good at finding the way to goal but also at playing as a pass to his teammates without personalism. He will have his space in the championship too.
Lucca 6.5 – After the final training session it was clear he would be a starter, he repaid the coach’s faith by scoring the penalty for 2-1 with composure and a powerful shot that bent Fiorillo’s hands. From 60′ Davis 6 – Fast, present, generous. Positive half hour.
Salerno
Flower 6 – Betrayed by the errors of the defense, he tries to limit the damage and makes a good intervention on Lovric. He almost intercepts Lucca’s penalty.
Ghiglione 5 – It’s true that he hadn’t played for a long time, but more was expected from a player of his experience. The first 20 minutes were encouraging and substantial, then he sank along with the entire Granata rearguard.
Roger 6.5 – One of the few bright spots of the evening, luckily for Martusciello there is also good news for a defense that continues to leak from all sides. Personality and many decisive interventions, confirmation of the fact that the adaptation period is an alibi for those who are evidently not that strong.
Velthuis 4 – The grade in the report card is a constant, as is the decisive error he makes every time he is called into question. He arrived two months ago and you tremble every time the opposing attackers pass by his area. A disaster, like on the occasion of the penalty gifted to Udinese on a possession in favor of Salernitana.
Jaroszynski 5 – Many fans were calling for his use, but today he was not entirely convincing, alternating some good closures with serious errors such as the one that cost the 3-1 goal with which the Friulians closed the match.
Tell 5 – The average rating does not change. Today he tried to make an impact both as a director and as a mezzala with license to attack. No way, this start to the season is really disappointing.
Hrustic 5 – Neither fish nor fowl. Lots of movement, but also a lot of slowness when it comes to setting up the game. Nothing in retreat, he only gets noticed for a few fouls. From 60′ Maggiore 4.5 – He ruins a decent performance with a straight red card foul with time almost up. He wins a penalty, but gets himself sent off in a completely senseless way. Unforgivable for a player of his experience, the boos from his own fans are deserved.
Soriano 6 – Lots of good will and the assist for the provisional equaliser. Increasing condition. From 65′ Torregrossa 4.5 – A poor copy of the willing player seen in Reggio, he kicks the penalty that could have reopened the match as badly as he could.
Callon 5.5 – He has been out for a while due to disqualification, he should be the most lively and instead he is seen in flashes. Of course, the opponent is of a higher category. But he has not shone. From 75′ Amatucci sv.
Simy 6 – Two goals – and a half – in the championship, decisive penalty converted with Spezia in the cup, today another flash that makes it clear that he is not deserving of the recent benches. Close to a brace in the second half. From 75′ Braaf sv.
Dalmonte 5 – Goodwill and greater participation in both phases, something is always missing at the last step. Smokey. From 60′ Green 5 – Technically indisputable, sometimes poorly assisted. He has not yet been as decisive as he can and should be, but he is growing physically.
John Martusciello 5 – The goals conceded continue to be too many, the challenge with Catanzaro is already delicate for him. In terms of play, we saw something interesting, but in the non-possession phase…