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Arvid Brorsson - Dominant against Udinese Brorsson recorded 12 clearances, three blocks and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Brorsson made his first start in a couple of months since Monza were down several defenders and was instrumental in stifling Udinese for most of the tilt. He matched his season-high in clearances. He's likely to continue starting as his team is dealing with a host of injury concerns. He has registered four tackles, two interceptions, 30 clearances and eight blocks in five appearances since joining in January, with no clean sheets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Busy in Udinese game Carboni had one cross (zero accurate), six interceptions, three interceptions and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Carboni showed well in his return from a suspension, helping his side limit the opponents and take home an upset win. He has logged three or more tackles in his last four displays, amassing 16 (nine won) and adding six interceptions, three crosses (zero accurate) and three blocks. He has notched at least three clearances in his past nine displays in a row, totaling 44.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Gritty in Udinese game Akpa Akpro drew five fouls and registered four tackles (three won), two blocks and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Udinese.

Impact Akpa Akpro played a big role in containing the adversaries and racked up defensive stats in the process. He has notched 11 tackles (seven won), six clerances, two blocks and two crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games. He failed to record an interception after doing so in the previous seven consecutive matches, totaling nine.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Will miss Empoli match Pereira generated three tackles (one won), one block and eight clearances and received his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Pereira had a bounce-back performance after struggling in the previous game, setting a new season high in clearances, but he'll miss the next contest due to yellow-card accumulation. If there are no returns from injury, Tomas Palacios or Stefan Lekovic will fill in for him in the back against Empoli.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Zeroli - Dishes out assist against Udinese Zeroli (undisclosed) assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one clearance and one chance created in 25 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Zeroli made the stat sheet off the bench after skipping the past five matches, as he set up Keita inside the six-yard box while trying to head home a cross. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He could play over Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro or Gaetano Castrovilli if the coach decides to field more youngsters in the last couple of matches. He has logged six shots (one on target), two key passes, one cross (zero accurate) and five tackles (one won) in his last five showings (three starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Scores and subs off versus Udinese Caprari drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one interception in 84 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese before exiting due to a possible...

Impact Caprari wasn't very noticeable throughout the game and didn't put up stats but bungled the ball home with his chest after the opposing goalie turned away a shot by Samuele Birindelli. However, he left a few minutes later due to a muscular problem, so he's set for tests before next Sunday's match against Empoli. Keita could eventually replace him in the XI, with Omari Forson or Andrea Petagna partnering with him.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Strikes in Udinese fixture Keita scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one interception and drew one foul in 25 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Keita was fielded midway through the second half and won the game for his side at the buzzer with a tap-in after a cross and a flick-on. It's his second goal since transferring in January. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup versus Empoli, replacing either Omari Forson or Gianluca Caprari (thigh). He has logged 11 shots (three on target), one key pass, four crosses (one accurate) and two interceptions in his past seven outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Unused against Udinese Turati (illness) was available but didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Turati recuperated, but the coach gave another shot to Semuel Pizzignacco, which could be the case also in the final matches, as Monza have nothing more to play for. He has featured 30 times this campaign, allowing 52 goals, making 95 saves, keeping two clean sheets and denying two PKs. He's on loan from Sassuolo, which got promoted, where he'll most likely return since Monza are headed to Serie B.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Begins as a sub Sunday Keita (thigh) will come off the bench in Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Keita won't reclamin his starting job right away after dealing with a thigh injury. Without Dany Mota Carvalho (thigh), the coach has opted for a light frontline formed by Gianluca Caprari and Omari Forson.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Good to go for Udinese meeting Turati (illness) made Monza's squad list to face Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Turati has shaken off an illness that cost him the previous match, but it remains to be seen whether he'll return on goal or if the coach will stick with his deputy Semuel Pizzignacco, since they have already been relegated. He has given up 10 goals and made 15 saves in his last five starts, with no clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Ruled out for Udinese bout Mota Carvalho hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Udinese due to a thigh injury, Monza announced.

Impact Mota Carvalho will be re-evaluated for the final two matches, as the gaffer stated that he had been banged up for a while. Keita (thigh) is returning in this one in the same role. Andrea Petagna, Omari Forson or Samuele Vignato would get the nod if the coach elected to be cautious with the starter.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Asbent against Udinese D'Ambrosio (ankle) hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Udinese.

Impact D'Ambrosio is nursing the same ankle/foot issue that sidelined him recently, even though he was technically available for the previous match. Armando Izzo (thigh) and Luca Caldirola (thigh) are hurt too, leaving Monza severely understaffed in the back.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Out for Udinese match Caldirola will miss Sunday's game versus Udinese due to a thigh injury, Monza relayed.

Impact Caldirola was a late call after leaving early last week according to the coach, which suggests he may have avoided a serious problem, but he won't be an option for this one. With Danilo D'Ambrosio (ankle) and Armando Izzo (thigh) also shelved, one or two among Arvid Brorsson and Tomas Palacios will get the nod.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Zeroli - Available against Udinese Zeroli (undisclosed) "will return for Sunday's clash versus Udinese," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Zeroli has completed his rehab from an unspecified muscular problem that sidelined him for five matches. He'll likely begin on the bench in his first game and will compete for minutes especially with Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Alessandro Bianco in the remaining fixtures. He has tallied five shots (one on target), one chance created, two crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles (one won) in his last five showings (three starts).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Fit for Udinese game Keita (thigh) "will be available Sunday," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Keita has recovered after missing three matches due to a thigh problem. He could be eased into action to avoid a relapse, but Monza will likely be depleted offensively, as Dany Mota Carvalho and Silvere Ganvoula are doubtful due to undisclosed injuries. He has scored once in his last five displays, adding eight shots (two on target), one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - Passable in Atalanta game Bianco created two scoring chances and had one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and five blocks in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Bianco didn't have a superb display but did a little bit of everything and put together a well-rounded stat line as he often does. He has notched at least one clearance and one cross in four of the last five contests, tallying 10 and four (zero accurate) respectively and adding three key passes, three tackles (two won) and two interceptions.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Creates three chances in Atalanta bout Forson had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Forson came in at halftime for Gaetano Castrovilli, making his longest cameo of the year, as the coach tried to switch things up, and had three key passes for the second match in a row. He could garner more minutes with Monza now formally relegated. He has appeared just eight times (zero starts) in the season, recording four shots (one on target), seven chances created and nine crosses (three accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Workmanlike against Atalanta Birindelli drew one foul and had two shots (zero on goal), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Birindelli was a big offensive weapon early in the game and then progressively faded like the rest of his team as Atalanta pulled away in the score. He has taken one or more shots in the last four matches, racking up six (two on target), with six key passes and three tackles (two won). He failed to record a cross for the first time since last November. He has notched three or more in five of his last seven outings, totaling 27 (seven accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Wins two tackles versus Atalanta Akpa Akpro generated two shots (one on goal), five tackles (two won), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Akpa Akpro had a gritty display in the midfield, but it didn't suffice to stop the opponents from piling on goals. He has started in six consecutive fixtures, recording two shots (one on target), four crosses (zero accurate), 15 tackles and six clearances. He has always notched at least one interception during such a run, totaling nine.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Decent in Atalanta match Caprari drew one foul and registered three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Caprari substitutes for Balde Keita (thigh) for the third match in a row and paced his side in attempts along with Georgios Kyriaopoulos. He has tallied two or more in the last four games, where he has enjoyed an uptick in minutes, amassing 10 (four on target) and logging four key passes, 15 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners. His last goal contribution dates back to early January.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Lone bright spot versus Atalanta Kyriakopoulos generated three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Kyriakopoulous was one of the few Monza players who had a decent performance in the romp, leading it in two offensive categories. He has created one or more chances in his last eight displays, totaling 13, assisting once and adding 10 shots (there on target), 36 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 corners.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Unused in Atalanta contest D'Ambrosio (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact D'Ambrosio was selected but didn't get any minutes even though Monza were down multiple defenders to begin with and lost Luca Caldirola (thigh) early in the game. He'll look to recuperate fully ahead of Sunday's clash with Udinese. He'll get the nod if in better shape.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Will be back against Udinese Carboni completed a one-match suspension in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Carboni will most likely resume starting since Monza are dealing with multiple injuries in the back. He has notched three or more clearances in his last six appearances, amassing 38 and logging 23 tackles (13 won) and seven blocks, with one clean sheet.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Off after 16 minutes Caldirola was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Atalanta with an injury.

Impact Caldirola left the match in the 16th minute succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Per Arvid Viking Brorsson. The extent of Caldirola's injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against Udinese.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Will miss Atalanta meeting Turati has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Atalanta due to an illness, Monza announced.

Impact Turati is under the weather and will look to recuperate for the ensuing match against Udinese on May 11. Semuel Pizzignacco will return between the sticks after a few months.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE