Ghilardi says Roma's defence is of high quality ahead of Udinese clash

Hassane Kamara has spoken to Dazn ahead of his side's match against Roma, warning that the Giallorossi are a team that has not lost this season and that the fixture will be difficult. Kamara described Roma as a complete side with a clear identity, adding that while it is easy to prepare for a match like this, it will be a hard game. Kamara also reflected on his own team's situation and the wider season. He said the priority is to return to the basics, staying compact and playing simply, noting that football changes quickly. His message was that his side must not make gifts to their opponents, and that confidence will return. Kamara said: "We play against a team that has never lost, they are a complete side with an identity. It is easy to prepare a match like this, but it will be difficult." On his team's season, he added: "We have to go back to the basics, compact and play simply. Then football changes. We must not give away gifts, and the confidence will return."

Daniele Ghilardi spoke to Dazn before Roma's match against Udinese, stressing the team's focus on picking up as many points as possible. The defender said the squad is in good spirits despite a crowded fixture schedule and limited rest days. Ghilardi said: "We are very fired up. There are a lot of matches and few days of rest, but this is the calendar, we are professionals and we have to get as many points as possible." Asked about his own progress, Ghilardi pointed to the strength of the Roma defensive unit. He said: "We have many players in defence and all of them have quality. Up until the last few matches we were among the best defences, but I think we still are. I am happy with how things are going."

Former Roma director Walter Sabatini has continued to praise Gian Piero Gasperini's side, focusing on the spirit within the group. Sabatini said: "The spiritual cohesion is a superior factor. Roma are going through this collective state of mind." He added: "Gasperini teaches the orthodoxy of winning, he is a coach who makes you take giant strides." On the 3-3 draw in Naples, Sabatini said: "It is a tonic for Italian football. Both sides played very well." Roma open their final week before the international break in Udine, and the fixture will be followed by matches against Manchester United and Sassuolo. Gasperini does not plan to rotate and wants to field the best possible Roma side in Udine. Gollini will be confirmed in goal, while Ghilardi is named by all the newspapers among the starters in defence. The other two central defensive places remain a contest between Balerdi, N'Dicka and Hermoso. Lulli and Wesley are favoured on the flanks, while Cristante, De Roon and Pisilli rotate in midfield. Up front, Soulé and Malen are certain to start, with Pisilli and Mora in contention to complete the attack. Roma have 21 points after nine matches, the same total as after nine matchdays last season, but they have collected four more points than in the same fixtures last year. Gasperini is close to his 30th Serie A win as Roma coach and could reach it in his 48th game in charge, ahead of Spalletti (54), Capello (55) and Mourinho (59).

Daniele Ghilardi spoke to Dazn before Roma's match against Udinese, stressing the team's focus on picking up as many points as possible. The defender said the squad is in good spirits despite a crowded fixture schedule and limited rest days. Ghilardi said: "We are very fired up. There are a lot of matches and few days of rest, but this is the calendar, we are professionals and we have to get as many points as possible." Asked about his own progress, Ghilardi pointed to the strength of the Roma defensive unit. He said: "We have many players in defence and all of them have quality. Up until the last few matches we were among the best defences, but I think we still are. I am happy with how things are going."

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 travel to the Bluenergy Stadium this afternoon to face Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, in the tenth round of Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive in Friuli unbeaten in the league and looking to build on their midweek win over Cagliari. Udinese are seeking a victory they have not managed since late August, and will try to use home advantage against a Roma side still missing several players. Gasperini will be without Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala. With two hours to kick-off, the Roma coach appears set to make further changes from the Cagliari game. Ghilardi is expected to get a chance in defence, while Rodrigo Mora is the favourite to partner Soulé behind Malen in attack. Udinese's probable line-up is in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Davis. Roma are also set up 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese's substitutes are Mrozek, Padelli, Lovric, Zarraga, Bertola, Palma, Miller, Zanoli, Arizala, Unai Gomez and Chakvetadze. Roma's bench comprises Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Castro, Lulli, Mancini, Balerdi, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Camara. The referee is Maresca of Napoli, with assistants Lo Cicero and Rossi L. The fourth official is Chiffi, while Paterna is the VAR and Aureliano the assistant VAR.