Alaba set for Udinese: where he fits in Runjaic's defence

David Alaba's imminent Udinese move raises the question: where does the former Real Madrid and Bayern star slot into a struggling back three?

D. Alaba

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David Alaba

Position

Defender

From

Real Madrid

Udinese

What happened. David Alaba is set for an imminent move to Udinese after a career at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic must decide whether Alaba plays as the central defender or left-sided braccetto in a back three.

Alaba is likely to compete with Enzo Ebosse for the left-sided centre-back role.
Udinese's defensive options are set to improve with Oumar Solet and Matteo Palma returning from injury.
Alaba's recent fitness issues at Real Madrid are a caveat, but he started every match for Austria at the World Cup.

Udinese resume on Monday 12 October away to Torino, where Alaba could make his debut as Runjaic reshapes his defence.

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