David Alaba makes debut for Udinese, loses 1-2 to Torino

David Alaba celebrated his debut for Udinese Calcio in the Italian Serie A on Monday night. The Austrian team captain was substituted in the 72nd minute with the score at 1-2 against Torino, according to several media outlets, including ORF and Kleine Zeitung.

Alaba, wearing the number 5 jersey, joined the three-man defensive line of his new team. By the time he entered the pitch, the game had already taken crucial turns, and Udinese could not hold their lead.

The match, which took place at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, ended in a 1-2 defeat for Udinese. The team is now under pressure this season, having struggled in their recent games. According to kicker, a misunderstanding in Udinese's defense, which occurred just five minutes before Alaba's substitution, marked the decisive moment when Torino scored the leading goal.

According to Südtirol News, this came as a surprise for Alaba, who was previously regarded as a stable defender. His substitution took place less than three weeks after signing his contract with Udinese, while the club currently finds itself in a critical phase of the season.

The defeat against Torino was Udinese's fourth in a row, further complicating the situation for the club. Münchner Merkur reported that the team is now in a relegation battle, which adds additional pressure following Alaba's debut.

Alaba's performance was described as somewhat unremarkable by various media outlets. Despite his experience, he was unable to turn the tide, and Udinese had to accept the defeat. This is viewed as a challenging start to Serie A for the experienced player.