Di Natale is sidelined for at least a week

Udinese forward will miss Saturday match with Catania.

The Italian international Antonio Di Natale was ruled out from the weekend game after sustaining a minor thigh strain during training. Udinese captain was diagnosed with a minor thigh strain after today’s tests.

“Di Natale will need absolute rest for five days, at the end of which he can begin a gradual return to the field,” reads the club’s official statement.