Inter vs Udinese: Serie A Team News & Dimarco Injury Latest
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Inter face Udinese in matchday four of the 2026 Serie A regular season on Monday, September 14. With the hosts dominating early power rankings and the visitors looking to build on a steady start, both squads are managing crucial injury setbacks ahead of this league fixture.
Inter Team News and Injury Latest
The Italian champions will be forced into defensive reshuffles, with the medical staff ruling out Federico Dimarco due to a slight left knee sprain. Summer signing Djed Spence is also set to miss out as he continues to build his fitness following an unspecified injury, meaning the hosts will need alternative solutions in the wide areas. In midfield, Curtis Jones is pushing for his first start for the Nerazzurri. The Englishman earned widespread acclaim from the Italian media for a superb substitute appearance against Napoli and could replace Petar Sucic in the starting XI.
Udinese Form Guide Under Kosta Runjaić
The visitors arrive with four points from their opening three Serie A fixtures—a return that includes a 1-1 draw against Como and a lively 3-2 away victory over Monza. However, Kosta Runjaić’s men suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Lazio in their last league outing. Despite Jesper Karlstrom firing Udinese into an early second-half lead from a Keinan Davis pass, they were ultimately undone by a late comeback. Runjaić will demand a more resilient defensive display to keep the league's most potent attacks at bay.
Key Battle: Coping With Absent Playmakers
While Inter navigate Dimarco's absence, Udinese have a lengthy absentee list of their own. Runjaić is currently without key attacking options, as Nicolò Zaniolo remains sidelined with a hamstring strain alongside Giorgi Chakvetadze. Matteo Palma and Alessandro Zanoli are also unavailable for selection. To counter the hosts' attacking threat, Udinese will rely heavily on Christian Kabasele, who recently returned from suspension to anchor a backline that features Oumar Solet and Maduka Okoye in goal.
As the demanding autumn schedule accelerates, this fixture represents a critical test of squad depth. Inter must balance their domestic ambitions with an impending Champions League clash against Real Madrid and a looming domestic date with Roma, while Udinese will aim to secure vital away points before shifting focus to their next Serie A challengers.
