GOAL reported that Vladimir Petkovic is among the candidates to replace Kosta Runjaic as Udinese coach after the 5-2 defeat by Roma. The situation matters for Udinese because they are 19th in Serie A with 5 points from ten matches.
Petkovic's name on the table
GOAL, citing Foot Mercato, reported that Petkovic's name has landed on Udinese's management's table as Runjaic nears the exit. GOAL reported that Udinese's board reportedly have no intention of waiting until the international break to act.
Other names in contention
Paolo Zanetti remains in contention for the Udinese job. Roberto D'Aversa has pulled back in the talks, and Davide Ballardini's name has also been floated.
Petkovic's recent status and career
Petkovic has been a free agent since leaving the Algeria national team last August. He managed Lazio from 2012 to 2014 and won the Italian Cup in 2013 with Lazio. Petkovic also led Switzerland to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after they knocked out France on penalties.
How his Algeria spell ended
Petkovic left Algeria after their World Cup exit. GOAL reported that his spell with Algeria ended after a major bust-up with the Algerian federation, with the two parties reaching an agreement over financial matters.
