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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in the tenth round of Serie A Enilive, with kick-off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all absent for the trip. Roma arrive in Friuli with strong numbers. They are unbeaten in the league after nine rounds, with six wins and three draws, and boast the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals. Udinese, under Runjaic, are looking for a turnaround after a difficult period. A 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but the hosts have not won in seven rounds. Their home form is the main concern: four straight defeats at the Bluenergy Stadium and 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma's probable line-up is a 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, and Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield. Soulé and Mora support Malen up front. Gasperini has again called up two players from the Primavera, Di Nunzio and Camara, and is relying on the young Mora to beat Runjaic's side. Udinese also line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp among the attacking options alongside Davis. Head-to-head records favour Roma in Friuli. In 55 meetings there, Roma have won 24, Udinese 18, and 13 have ended level. The most recent meeting, last January, went to Udinese, who won 1-0 with a goal from Ekkelenkamp. Udinese have also won two of their last four home matches against the capital club. The match is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription, and can watch through the app on a smart TV or on a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Alternatively, it can be streamed on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live text coverage is available on Forzaroma.info, with updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in the tenth round of Serie A Enilive, with kick-off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all absent for the trip. Roma arrive in Friuli with strong numbers. They are unbeaten in the league after nine rounds, with six wins and three draws, and boast the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals. Udinese, under Runjaic, are looking for a turnaround after a difficult period. A 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but the hosts have not won in seven rounds. Their home form is the main concern: four straight defeats at the Bluenergy Stadium and 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma's probable line-up is a 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, and Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield. Soulé and Mora support Malen up front. Gasperini has again called up two players from the Primavera, Di Nunzio and Camara, and is relying on the young Mora to beat Runjaic's side. Udinese also line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp among the attacking options alongside Davis. Head-to-head records favour Roma in Friuli. In 55 meetings there, Roma have won 24, Udinese 18, and 13 have ended level. The most recent meeting, last January, went to Udinese, who won 1-0 with a goal from Ekkelenkamp. Udinese have also won two of their last four home matches against the capital club. The match is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription, and can watch through the app on a smart TV or on a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Alternatively, it can be streamed on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live text coverage is available on Forzaroma.info, with updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Roma are being urged to exploit Udinese's current form, with Nando Orsi calling the visitors the weakest Udinese side in recent years after five straight defeats. Orsi said: 'Udinese come into this on five defeats, lost deservedly: this is the worst Udinese of recent years. Roma must take advantage. I'm sorry, because Udinese are a tough side, but Roma cannot waste this game.' Roberto Pruzzo noted that Inter have not won a derby in seven matches, saying Roma could move a little closer to the top of the table. He warned that the match should not become too physical, as that could make things complicated against Udinese, and said Roma should rely on technique and quality. Pruzzo also suggested playing Niccolò Pisilli, saying: 'He adapts to everything, he has to play.' Ugo Trani expects Gasperini to rotate mainly in defence, noting that the coach can only change those players. Ghilardi and Hermoso will play for certain, as will Wesley and Cristante. Trani believes Roma will line up with two attacking midfielders today. On the transfer market, he said Njie has shots and incredible pace but lacks the head for the game, adding that Roma followed him last summer before Fiorentina signed him. He described Lang as someone who 'breaks games' open. On Endrick, Trani said Roma will try to bring him in one way or another, though Arsenal's interest would make it more complicated, while he would certainly find more space in Rome. Trani also highlighted that Balde earns 5.5 million at Barcelona, and that Roma could try in January, paying less than two million in wages for six months. He added that Roma will take two strikers regardless. On the Udinese game, he said: 'The match against Udinese is very heavy, which is why I don't trust it. I wouldn't feel comfortable even at 11 against 9... Dybala is missing in these games.'