Udinese challenge the Genoa in the lunch match at 12.30. Fundamental match for both teams, the hosts are coming off three consecutive defeats and a draw from Empoli. Moment of transition for the Grifone who sacked Alberto Gilardino before the match against Cagliari, in his place Patrick Vieira will try to revive the fortunes of the rossoblù.
The hosts line up 4-3-1-2 with Lovric, Karlstrom and Ekkelenkamp positioned in the middle of the pitch. Davis and Lucca, however, will be the two reference attackers supported by Thauvin. Absent Payero and Bijol: injury for the midfielder, the Slovenian defender will instead have to serve the suspension. Trident also for the guests, but Mario Balotelli will still start from the bench. Pinamonti will be the only offensive reference with Zanoli and Miretti to complete the department on the external lanes.
The official lineups of Udinese-Genoa
Udinese (4-3-1-2): Okoye; Ehizibue, Giannetti, Tourè, Zemura; Lovric, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp; Thauvin; Davis, Lucca.
Available: Sava, Padelli, Abankwah, Zarraga, Kamara, Atta, Palma, Bravo, Brenner, Ebosse, Kabasele, Kristensen, Modesto, Pizarro.
Trainer: Kosta Runjaic
Genoa (4-3-3): Loyal; Sabelli, Bani, Vasquez, Martin; Thorsby, Badelj, Frendrup; Zanoli, Pinamonti, Miretti.
Available: Sommariva, Gollini, Bohinen, Vitinha, Messias, Pereiro, Vogliacco, Norton-Cuffy, Marcandalli, Ankeye, Matturro, Balotelli, Melegoni, Masini.
Trainer: Patrick Vieira