Kosta Runjaić's tenure at Udinese comes to an end

Udinese have decided to end head coach Kosta Runjaić's time in charge after collecting just five points from their first ten Serie A matches. Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio said the decision will be announced in the coming hours.

The team lost 5-2 at home to Roma on Saturday. It was their seventh league defeat. In ten matches, the side has managed only one win and two draws, and they currently sit in the relegation zone with five points.

The defensive record is also a concern. Udinese are the league's second-worst team for goals conceded, having let in 23. Only newly promoted Monza have conceded more, with 24.

According to several sources, the first name Udinese are considering to replace Runjaić is Paolo Zanetti. Runjaić took over at Udinese in 2024. The 55-year-old coach managed 94 matches in charge. He won 33 of them, drew 18 and lost 43.