Udinese set to sack Runjaić after poor start to the season

Udinese set to sack Runjaić after poor start to the season Sky Sport Italia reports that Udinese have decided to sack Kosta Runjaić after earning just five points in the opening ten games of the season. Udinese are set to sack their coach, Runjaić, after earning just five points in the first ten league games of the campaign. Udinese to sack Runjaić UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 14: Kosta Runjaic, manager of Udinese, looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Friuli on March 14, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio , the Bianconeri have made their decision, which they will confirm in the coming hours. Udinese lost 5-2 at home against Roma on Saturday, suffering their seventh defeat in ten league matches. They have only won once and drawn twice so far and are currently in the relegation zone with five points. UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Kosta Runjaic, Udinese manager, looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on October 25, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Udinese have the league’s second-worst defence, conceding 23 goals. Only newly-promoted side Monza have more, with 24. According to several sources, Paolo Zanetti is the leading candidate to replace Runjaic in the Udinese dugout. Runjaić was appointed as the Udinese coach in 2024. The 55-year-old won 33 of 94 games, drew 18, and lost 43.