David Alaba suffers injury during Udinese debut start

David Alaba suffered a setback during his first Serie A start for Udinese, as the 34-year-old Austrian defender was substituted at halftime during a 3-0 defeat against Lecce. After joining the club on a free transfer following his departure from Real Madrid, Alaba struggled defensively in the first half, including involvement in a sequence leading to Lecce's second goal.

In addition to the team's poor performance, Alaba experienced muscle pains and was unable to continue after the break. While an official diagnosis has not yet been released, a multi-week absence is expected. This injury adds to the difficulties for Udinese, who are currently facing a five-match losing streak under manager Kosta Runjaic.