D'Amico on Endrick and January market: 'There is time' before Udinese clash

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić has said his side must win the individual battles to take on Roma, speaking to Dazn before the match. "It's a big challenge. We know what kind of game we have to play, but we also know how strong Roma are. We'll give 100% and we'll try to get points." Runjaić pointed to Roma's strength in one-on-one contests as the key issue for his team. "We talk about Roma's strength in the duels, and we'll have to win them. We have to be good on a qualitative level to come out well." On the fitness of Davis and Zaniolo, he said: "Both are fired up. It has been a complicated week. I don't know how many minutes they'll have, but they are very motivated."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico says there is no hurry over the transfer market or Mario Hermoso's contract renewal, while Paulo Dybala needs a few more days and will be reassessed midweek. D'Amico spoke to Dazn before Roma's match against Udinese. D'Amico said it was a source of pride to see young players featuring for the team. Roma have plenty of matches to play, and as Gasperini says, it is important to widen the squad. The club has no immediate timeline on the Spaniard's future. Dybala's absence is a blow, as it leaves Roma one fewer option at a time when the fixtures are piling up. Roma play every three days, so the squad needs depth. On Hermoso, D'Amico said: "Mario is important on Sundays but also during the week, he is an example for the young players. We will talk about the renewal at the right moment." On Dybala, he said: "Today we face a strong and physical team. They are difficult to play against. We are convinced we will put in a good performance. Dybala needs a few more days, we will see midweek. It is a pity because we will be a player short, and there are a lot of matches." Asked about comments from Allegri, D'Amico said: "We are focused on ourselves. We think about working, and the final result of every championship is what a team deserves on the pitch. We think about ourselves." On reported interest in Endrick, he said: "Today it is hard to think about names. There is a long way to go. Endrick is strong, but we are focused on what we have to do on the pitch. We play every three days, there will be time."

Roma sporting director D'Amico spoke ahead of the Udinese match, the tenth round of Serie A, with the headline point that Paulo Dybala needs a few more days before returning to training. Dybala will be assessed mid-week, and D'Amico said losing a player is a blow for the coach given the number of matches, but that such things happen. On the squad, D'Amico praised the progress of the young players, saying: "We are happy with how all the boys are growing. We have a lot of matches and it is important to widen the squad." Roma face Udinese with a fixture list that is demanding, and the sporting director stressed the need for depth. On Mario Hermoso's contract, he said: "Mario is an important player for us, not only on Sundays but also during the week. He is an example especially for the young players, so we are happy to have him with us, and at the right moment we will deal with the renewal." Looking at the match itself, D'Amico described Udinese as a difficult side to face, physical and possibly content to play with a low block, regardless of their league position. He said Roma would need a bit of quality to break them down and added: "We are convinced we can put in a good performance." Asked about comments from Allegri about Roma, D'Amico replied: "We are focused on ourselves. We are used to working hard and in the end the result is what you deserve on the pitch. We think about ourselves because today will be a difficult match." Finally, asked about interest in Endrick for January, D'Amico said: "Today it is difficult to talk about names, there is still a long way to go. Endrick is a strong player, but today we are focused on what we need to do on the pitch because we play every three days. There will be time for the transfer market."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico says there is no hurry over the transfer market or Mario Hermoso's contract renewal, while Paulo Dybala needs a few more days and will be reassessed midweek. D'Amico spoke to Dazn before Roma's match against Udinese. D'Amico said it was a source of pride to see young players featuring for the team. Roma have plenty of matches to play, and as Gasperini says, it is important to widen the squad. The club has no immediate timeline on the Spaniard's future. Dybala's absence is a blow, as it leaves Roma one fewer option at a time when the fixtures are piling up. Roma play every three days, so the squad needs depth. On Hermoso, D'Amico said: "Mario is important on Sundays but also during the week, he is an example for the young players. We will talk about the renewal at the right moment." On Dybala, he said: "Today we face a strong and physical team. They are difficult to play against. We are convinced we will put in a good performance. Dybala needs a few more days, we will see midweek. It is a pity because we will be a player short, and there are a lot of matches." Asked about comments from Allegri, D'Amico said: "We are focused on ourselves. We think about working, and the final result of every championship is what a team deserves on the pitch. We think about ourselves." On reported interest in Endrick, he said: "Today it is hard to think about names. There is a long way to go. Endrick is strong, but we are focused on what we have to do on the pitch. We play every three days, there will be time."

Roma sporting director D'Amico spoke ahead of the Udinese match, the tenth round of Serie A, with the headline point that Paulo Dybala needs a few more days before returning to training. Dybala will be assessed mid-week, and D'Amico said losing a player is a blow for the coach given the number of matches, but that such things happen. On the squad, D'Amico praised the progress of the young players, saying: "We are happy with how all the boys are growing. We have a lot of matches and it is important to widen the squad." Roma face Udinese with a fixture list that is demanding, and the sporting director stressed the need for depth. On Mario Hermoso's contract, he said: "Mario is an important player for us, not only on Sundays but also during the week. He is an example especially for the young players, so we are happy to have him with us, and at the right moment we will deal with the renewal." Looking at the match itself, D'Amico described Udinese as a difficult side to face, physical and possibly content to play with a low block, regardless of their league position. He said Roma would need a bit of quality to break them down and added: "We are convinced we can put in a good performance." Asked about comments from Allegri about Roma, D'Amico replied: "We are focused on ourselves. We are used to working hard and in the end the result is what you deserve on the pitch. We think about ourselves because today will be a difficult match." Finally, asked about interest in Endrick for January, D'Amico said: "Today it is difficult to talk about names, there is still a long way to go. Endrick is a strong player, but today we are focused on what we need to do on the pitch because we play every three days. There will be time for the transfer market."

Roma head to Udinese with Gian Piero Gasperini making several changes to his starting line-up, with Daniele Ghilardi coming into the defence. The match is part of a demanding run of fixtures for the Giallorossi, and the team sheets for both sides have been confirmed. In midfield, Marten de Roon keeps his place rather than being rested and will pair with Bryan Cristante. Up front, Rodrigo Mora and Matías Soulé form the attacking partnership, with Donyell Malen playing behind them. Udinese are coached by Runjaic and line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Okoye in goal and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp supporting Davis in attack. Roma's starting XI is Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen, set out in a 3-4-2-1. For Udinese, Okoye starts in goal, with Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, Vojvoda, Piotrowski, Karlström and Kamara in midfield, and Davis leading the line. On the bench, Roma have Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, Rensch, Mancini, Pisilli, Lulli, Di Nunzio, Castro, Arena and Camara among the options available to Gasperini. Udinese's replacements include Padelli, Mrozek, Bertola, Ebosse, Zarraga, Miller, Lovric, Arizala, Chakvetadze, Jovanovic, Unai Gómez and Vinciati.

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico says there is no hurry over the transfer market or Mario Hermoso's contract renewal, while Paulo Dybala needs a few more days and will be reassessed midweek. D'Amico spoke to Dazn before Roma's match against Udinese. D'Amico said it was a source of pride to see young players featuring for the team. Roma have plenty of matches to play, and as Gasperini says, it is important to widen the squad. The club has no immediate timeline on the Spaniard's future. Dybala's absence is a blow, as it leaves Roma one fewer option at a time when the fixtures are piling up. Roma play every three days, so the squad needs depth. On Hermoso, D'Amico said: "Mario is important on Sundays but also during the week, he is an example for the young players. We will talk about the renewal at the right moment." On Dybala, he said: "Today we face a strong and physical team. They are difficult to play against. We are convinced we will put in a good performance. Dybala needs a few more days, we will see midweek. It is a pity because we will be a player short, and there are a lot of matches." Asked about comments from Allegri, D'Amico said: "We are focused on ourselves. We think about working, and the final result of every championship is what a team deserves on the pitch. We think about ourselves." On reported interest in Endrick, he said: "Today it is hard to think about names. There is a long way to go. Endrick is strong, but we are focused on what we have to do on the pitch. We play every three days, there will be time."

Roma sporting director D'Amico spoke ahead of the Udinese match, the tenth round of Serie A, with the headline point that Paulo Dybala needs a few more days before returning to training. Dybala will be assessed mid-week, and D'Amico said losing a player is a blow for the coach given the number of matches, but that such things happen. On the squad, D'Amico praised the progress of the young players, saying: "We are happy with how all the boys are growing. We have a lot of matches and it is important to widen the squad." Roma face Udinese with a fixture list that is demanding, and the sporting director stressed the need for depth. On Mario Hermoso's contract, he said: "Mario is an important player for us, not only on Sundays but also during the week. He is an example especially for the young players, so we are happy to have him with us, and at the right moment we will deal with the renewal." Looking at the match itself, D'Amico described Udinese as a difficult side to face, physical and possibly content to play with a low block, regardless of their league position. He said Roma would need a bit of quality to break them down and added: "We are convinced we can put in a good performance." Asked about comments from Allegri about Roma, D'Amico replied: "We are focused on ourselves. We are used to working hard and in the end the result is what you deserve on the pitch. We think about ourselves because today will be a difficult match." Finally, asked about interest in Endrick for January, D'Amico said: "Today it is difficult to talk about names, there is still a long way to go. Endrick is a strong player, but today we are focused on what we need to do on the pitch because we play every three days. There will be time for the transfer market."

Roma travel to Udinese for Serie A matchday 10, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side needing to keep pace with Inter and Lazio, who sit top on 4 points more than Roma, while also keeping an eye on Como, who are just one point behind. Roma come into the fixture after beating Cagliari. Defender Lulli is set for a confirmation in the starting line-up after the win over Cagliari. Donyell Malen is ready to return from the start alongside Matías Soulé. Rodrigo Mora, decisive in the last round, is pushing for a starting shirt. Paulo Dybala remains out. On the Udinese side, Zaniolo is set for a return to his old club, ready to help the hosts climb a table that is very complicated for the Friulani. The article also covers where to watch the match on television (Sky and Dazn), the kickoff time and the current Serie A standings.