Udinese coach Andrea Stramaccioni was pleased with Stipe Perica on his full debut in their 1-1 draw with Genoa.
Perica is on-loan from Chelsea.
"He trained wonderfully all week and I think the pair I fielded [alongside Thereau] was the best option to trouble Genoa's back-line," said Stramaccioni.
"Congratulations to Stipe for his full debut, but now we must keep our head out of the clouds and our feet on the ground."