genoa – udinese takes the field at the Ferraris with kickoff set for 8: 45 PM ET, and the official lineups confirm De Rossi’s choice to start Vitinha alongside Colombo while Runjaic goes with Zaniolo and Davis up front.
What happens when Genoa – Udinese locks in its starting XIs?
Genoa’s confirmed selection places Bijlow in goal, protected by Marcandalli, Ostigard, and Vasquez. Across midfield, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, and Messias are named, with Ellertsson and Norton-Cuffy used on the flanks. The forward pairing is Colombo with Vitinha.
Udinese answers with Okoye in goal and a three-man defensive line of Kristensen, Kabasele, and Solet. The midfield includes Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, and Atta, with Ehizibue and Kamara out wide. The attack features Zaniolo with Davis.
What if De Rossi’s attacking choice shapes the night at the Ferraris?
The headline decision for Genoa is clear: De Rossi “punta su Vitinha, ” committing to Vitinha as part of the starting forward duo with Colombo. Behind them, the lineup keeps structure through a midfield anchored by Frendrup, Malinovskyi, and Messias, while Ellertsson and Norton-Cuffy provide width from the flanks.
Another notable selection is the confirmed inclusion of Marcandalli in the back line in front of Bijlow, with Ostigard and Vasquez completing the defensive unit.
What if Runjaic’s front line delivers through Zaniolo and Davis?
Udinese’s approach is defined by Runjaic’s reliance on Zaniolo in attack, paired with Davis. The shape behind them includes a back three—Kristensen, Kabasele, and Solet—shielded by a midfield unit of Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, and Atta. Ehizibue and Kamara are set to operate on the outside lanes.
With the official teams confirmed ahead of kickoff, the focus now shifts from selection to execution when genoa – udinese begins at 8: 45 PM ET at the Ferraris.
