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Di Natale in Udinese split? Sunday 12 August, 2007

Antonio Di Natale could be set to leave Udinese after his mysterious absence in a 1-1 draw with the Colombian Under-17 squad.

The Italian international was not at the friendly test last night, nor will he be called up for Monday’s match against Foggia.

Officially it is a fitness concern, but rumours emanating from the Friuli club claim it is a disciplinary matter.

Di Natale was unhappy he was not given the opportunity to join a bigger side, as Roma, Juventus and Milan all showed an interest this summer.

With Vincenzo Iaquinta and Paulo Barreto released, the former Empoli star hoped that he too would get the chance to consider these offers.

It is suggested Di Natale has not gelled with new Coach Pasquale Marino and is pushing for a transfer.

The rest of the Udinese team played out a 1-1 draw with the Under-17 Colombian side.

While Guillherme Siqueira gave the Italians the lead on the stroke of half-time, Guillerme equalised after 68 minutes.


Udinese: Handanovic, Motta (Zenoni 46), Zapotocny (Zapata 25), Felipe (Coda 46), Lukovic; Candreva, Masiello (Boudianski 46) (Inler 62), Sivok; Siqueira, Paolucci, Pepe

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