Udinese Coach Stefano Colantuono speaks ahead of the Coppa Italia game against Novara and says the team 'is not quite there yet'.

The Zebrette were more than convincing in yesterday's 4-0 friendly win against Al Jaish, but their upcoming game on Sunday will count towards a real competition.

“I don't know if I'll pick the same same starting XI for Udinese-Novara as I did for last night's friendly,” Colantuono said in today's Press conference.

Udinese Coach Stefano Colantuono speaks ahead of the Coppa Italia game against Novara and says the team 'is not quite there yet'.

The Zebrette were more than convincing in yesterday's 4-0 friendly win against Al Jaish, but their upcoming game on Sunday will count towards a real competition.

“I don't know if I'll pick the same same starting XI for Udinese-Novara as I did for last night's friendly,” Colantuono said in today's Press conference.

“We did some good things yesterday, our defenders looked to play the ball. But one good game doesn't mean we're there yet.

“I'm toying with the idea of a back four because we need another option but for now I prefer to continue as we are.”

The match-fixing scandal rocked several teams in Serie A in the last few weeks, but Colantuono was keen on keeping himself out of it.

“It saddened me to read about me possibly being involved in match-fixing. I have absolutely nothing to do with it.

"The lads don't all have the same fitness levels right now.

“We won't reach that point until four or five games into the season.

"Novara deserve our utmost respect. They're a decent side and they'll want to be right up there at the top of Serie B .

“[Cyril] Thereau is close to reaching a good physical condition.

“He's an important player and he'll get better over the coming weeks.

"We have to take things easy with Duvan Zapata as he needs a few minutes under his belt. We have to give him a bit of time.

"Until the transfer window closes we'll always be vigilant. The club has a good structure and if an opportunity comes up, we'll be right there."

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