Already being one of the best defensive record among top European leagues, this season Udinese is all about defending. The departure of Zapata is fully covered by the new boy Danilo. Benatia became more mature and stronger than ever. Domizzi quite consistent at the left despite could not play every game. Ekstrand, Neuton, and Ferronetti is not the best back up, but still strong defenders. Handanovic has grew up to one of the best goalkeeper in Europe, and irreplaceable at the moment.
However, the statistics not always honest. Only conceded 4 in 10 games of Serie A is quite outstanding. It also conceded the very first goal at Friuli after fifth game of Serie A home game. But when you watch the game, the attacking play of Udinese makes its goal quite dangerous. The opponents always got many shots on Udinese goal. Some lucky, defenders' hard work, Handanovic's great saves, and opponent's bad final touch resulted in such great defensive record.
Link 1: Udinese, not as we know it (Football Italia)
Link 2: Attack the best form of defence for Udinese (football italiano)
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