Palermo forward Josip Ilicic has been passed fit to start in tonight's crucial Serie A clash with Udinese.

Ilicic has been plagued by persistent injury problems this season but leads the line alongside veteran forward Fabrizio Miccoli this evening.

Alejandro Faurlin gets a rare start in central midfield, with Abel Hernandez left on the bench.

Udinese are at full strength as they continue to fight for a European spot, with Antonio di Natale continuing in attack.

Luis Muriel also starts in an advanced position as Francesco Guidolin's men bid to maintain their fine recent form.

Palermo: Sorrentino, Dossena, Aronica, Morganella, Von Bergen, Muñoz, Barreto, Faurlin, Ilicic, Kurtic, Miccoli

Udinese: Brkic, Benatia, Angella, Heurtaux, Basta, Pereyra, Allan, Badu, Gabriel Silva, Muriel, Di Natale