Udinese vs Cremonese Match Preview: Key Absences and Availability
The Serie A clash between Udinese and Cremonese is scheduled for 17 May 2026 at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine. Udinese come into this Regular Season - 37 fixture sitting 10th on 50 points, while Cremonese are 18th on 31 points and currently in the relegation zone.
Udinese Availability
Udinese face several absences.
- K. Ehizibue (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension.
- J. Ekkelenkamp (Leg Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- B. Mlacic (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer K. Davis (10 goals, 4 assists) is available, preserving Udinese’s main attacking reference, while leading creator N. Zaniolo (5 goals, 6 assists) is also available to start.
Cremonese Availability
Cremonese also have a lengthy list of concerns.
- F. Baschirotto (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Floriani (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- F. Moumbagna (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- M. Payero (Knock) is doubtful.
- G. Pezzella (Injury) is doubtful.
Key attacking figures remain available, including F. Bonazzoli (9 goals, 1 assist) and creator J. Vandeputte (1 goal, 5 assists).
Impact Summary
Udinese’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield, with their primary attacking output intact. Cremonese lose defensive stability with Baschirotto sidelined and face multiple doubts across their supporting cast, but their main goal and assist sources are expected to feature.
