Gigi Del Neri wants Udinese to “play to our own strengths” against Roma, but loses Silvan Widmer.
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“Davide Faraoni will start tomorrow. There are no other players with these characteristics who can fill in for Widmer,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Molla Wague and Emmanuel Agyemang Badu are on Africa Cup of Nations duty.
Gigi Del Neri wants Udinese to “play to our own strengths” against Roma, but loses Silvan Widmer.
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“Davide Faraoni will start tomorrow. There are no other players with these characteristics who can fill in for Widmer,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Molla Wague and Emmanuel Agyemang Badu are on Africa Cup of Nations duty.
“Either Sven Kums or Emil Hallfredsson will start in midfield. The side has found its balance and we must continue to believe in ourselves.
“We must play to our strengths, without adapting to Roma’s characteristics. We know they are strong and cannot allow them the room to develop their moves, so that means being sure of ourselves.
“Against the big clubs you require intensity all the way through, as otherwise they will take advantage. We’ve got to make the most of our opportunities when they come along and have what it takes to hurt Roma.
“Edin Dzeko has really impressed me, as he can jump, hold up the ball, has vision and can pass it really well too. He is a complete striker.”
Del Neri had a brief spell on the Roma bench from September 2004 to May 2005.
“Roma was an important step in my career. Even a few negative moments helped me to mature and improve, but no, facing them doesn’t have any particular effect on me now.”
Udinese squad for Roma: Karnezis, Perisan, Scuffet; Adnan, Angella, Danilo, Faraoni, Felipe, Haurteaux, Samir; Balic, De Paul, Evangelista, Fofana, Hallfredsson, Kums, Jankto; Ewandro, Matos, Perica, Thereau, Duvan Zapata