“Except for Zemura, Buksa and Zanoli, everyone is available. Today we finally trained with the full squad after the international break,” said Kosta Runjaic, reflecting on his team’s preparations ahead of the match against Udinese.
Como faced Udinese on April 6, 2026, in Udine, Italy, where the match concluded in a 0-0 draw. This result marked the end of Como’s impressive run of five consecutive Serie A victories.
Maduka Okoye, who had recently recovered from a thigh injury, was cleared to play and made 22 appearances this season, keeping six clean sheets. His performance was crucial in maintaining the stalemate.
However, Como was without key player Keinan Davis, who was suspended for the match. Runjaic acknowledged his absence, stating, “Keinan Davis is a very important player for us but unfortunately he’s suspended for this one.”
Udinese, on the other hand, had three players sidelined due to injuries: Jordan Zemura, Adam Buksa, and Alessandro Zanoli, which affected their squad depth.
Throughout the match, both teams struggled to convert chances into goals. Como’s Arthur Atta had a notable shot saved by Udinese’s goalkeeper Jean Butez, while Idrissa Gueye of Udinese forced a tough save from Okoye.
In a critical moment late in the game, Mergim Vojvoda missed a chance for Como in the 87th minute, failing to capitalize on a long ball from Butez. “Mergim Vojvoda should’ve done better for Como at the 87th minute when running onto a long Butez ball, but he over-hit the lob and it sailed over the bar,” commented an observer.
Alvaro Morata, who came off the bench for Udinese, did not manage to test Okoye during his time on the pitch. The match featured only one Italian player in the starting 22, highlighting the increasing international presence in Serie A.
As the teams look ahead, Runjaic stated, “We’ve tried different solutions and we’ll see on Monday,” indicating potential adjustments for future matches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the impact of this draw on both teams’ standings in the league, but it is clear that Como will need to regroup after halting their winning streak.