Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has downplayed the significance of Alexis Sánchez‘s injury, expressing his confidence in the team’s ability to compensate for the Chilean’s absence. Sánchez, who played no minutes in Chile’s recent World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador, was diagnosed with «a distracting injury in the soleus of the left calf» upon his return to the Friuli club.
In a press conference ahead of Udinese’s match against Inter Milan in Serie A, Runjaic was asked about Sánchez’s unavailability. The German tactician remained unfazed, stating, «Sánchez got injured with the national team; obviously, I’m not happy that he got injured, but I’m glad to have so many other players available
.»
Depth and Flexibility in the Squad
Runjaic went on to explain that Florian Thauvin is also still in need of some time to recover, but the coach is confident in finding solutions to compensate for the absences of Sánchez and Thauvin. «We are looking for solutions to make up for the absence of Thauvin and Sánchez. We have some in mind, but then we need to see them in training
,» he said.
The Udinese manager emphasized the team’s depth and flexibility, stating, «The situation is as follows: we are missing two players, but we have many possibilities to replace them
.» This positive outlook suggests that Runjaic is not overly concerned about the injuries and believes his squad has the necessary resources to overcome the challenges.
Focusing on the Upcoming Match
With Sánchez and Thauvin unavailable, Runjaic is now focused on preparing his team for the upcoming clash against Inter Milan. The coach expressed his desire to make a statement in the match, saying, «We want to make our mark and play the way we know how
.»
Udinese’s ability to adapt and find solutions within their squad will be put to the test as they face the formidable Inter Milan side. Runjaic’s calm and confident approach suggests that the team is well-equipped to handle the challenge, even in the absence of key players like Sánchez.
