In the rescheduled match of week 33 of the Serie A, Guidolin’s men would be hosting Inter at the Friulani as
they look to march their way to the third position.
Udinese come on the back of a draw against mid-table Chievo and are in desperate need of three points, as further slip ups
could mean that the Udine based club fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Inter Milan have had a mini revival ever since the arrival of Andrea Stramaccioni at the club and persevered against a highly
motivated Fiorentina to earn a point at the Artemio Franchi.
The two sides would be playing the match at the Stadio Communale Friuli, with kick-off starting at 1500 (GMT).
Udinese
Francesco Guidolin’s men had been in impeccable form throughout the season, however their inconsistent form over the last
eight games has meant that they have lost out on the third place they occupied for so long. They only managed to register a solitary win in their last eight matches, picking up seven points from a possible 24.
However, on a positive note the Bianconeri’s home record has been great and they have only been defeated once in their last
16 matches in the Lega this season. The Friulani outfit would be hoping to beat Internazionale for the third consecutive time when they host Stramaccioni’s side on Wednesday. It would not be easy as Inter have had an impressive return to form.
Guidolin XI defeated Inter Milan 3-1 last season and were victorious in their match at the San Siro as well.
Inter Milan
The Nerazzurri have been in good form of late and had the grit about them to persevere in the match against Fiorentina, and
got a point off the tie. Inter’s woes for the season have been highlighted all season, but the arrival of the new manager has meant that the club have found their momentum.
Many players who lacked confidence in the Ranieri regime are doing a lot better now, especially Mauro Zarate who has impressed
in the last month. The former Primavera http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/U-17-Youth-team-c40787 coach has guided Inter to two wins and two draws in their last four matches. Stramaccioni would be hoping to continue this good run of form and would be optimistic of carrying his unbeaten run into week 35
fixture of the Serie A.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan’s away record has not been the best as they have scored 16 times in their 18 away matches.
Team News
Udinese
The long-term injury concern of the Zebrette is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrea-Coda-c5677 and Emmanuel
Agyemang-Badu would also be unavailable due to their respective injuries.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gelson-Fernandes-c14507 would not be available for selection due to his suspension following his yellow card in the game against
Chievo.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giovanni-Pasquale-c14997 would be making his way into the squad
for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Armero-c28946.
Probable Starting Eleven: Handanovic, Benatia, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danilo-c10159, Domizzi, Basta, Pinzi, Pazienza, Asamoah,
Pasquale, Torje, Di Natale.
Inter Milan
The Inter Milan defensive shield, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Zanetti-c18096 is
nursing a thigh strain and would be sitting this match out, unless he can prove his fitness ahead of the match at the Friulani. Christian Chivu would be undergoing a late fitness test as well.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 Forlan will be out of the squad and
would be filled in by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dejan-Stankovic-c10793.
Probable Starting Eleven:
Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Ranocchia, Nagatomo, Cambiasso, Stankovic, Obi, Alvarez, Zarate, Milito.
Players to Watch:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Di-Natale-c6306 (Udinese)
The Friulani top scorer would be looking to add to his tally of 20 goals to the season to stake his claim of the Serie A top
scorer. However, European football would be on his mind as he would be looking to be at his clinical best at the Friulani this Wednesday.
Mauro Zarate (Inter Milan)
Zarate has been in impeccable form following Stramaccioni’s arrival as the head coach of the Nerazzurri. He has been pivotal
to the success of the new manager at the club, and would be important to break the Udine resistance.
Prediction
Inter have the momentum going into the match and they would be looking to further stake their claim into qualifying
for the Champions League next term, a feat which would turn this horrible season of Inter Milan into a successful one.
(Verdict: 1-2)
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