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Udinese Eyes Pioli Amidst Managerial Crisis
25 Oct
Summary
- Udinese considers Stefano Pioli as manager if Kosta Runjaic is sacked.
- Five consecutive league defeats have put Runjaic's job at risk.
- Pioli seeks to return to Italian football after leaving Fiorentina.
Udinese is reportedly evaluating Stefano Pioli as a potential successor to current manager Kosta Runjaic. Runjaic's future appears uncertain following a streak of five consecutive Serie A losses. The upcoming league fixture against Milan is expected to be a decisive factor in determining his tenure.
Stefano Pioli, who previously managed AC Milan and Fiorentina, has been without a coaching role since November 2025. Despite a challenging spell at Fiorentina, Pioli has affirmed his ambition to return to management in Italy, rejecting notions that his career has concluded.
Pioli's successful tenure at Milan, where he led the team to the Serie A title in the 2021/22 season, could make him an attractive candidate for Udinese. His experience in Italian football might offer a solution to the team's current struggles, though a final decision on Runjaic's position is still pending.
