AC Monza Team News - Soccer

Andrea Colpani - Not staying at Fiorentina Colpani won't be redeemed from Monza following his temporary spell, Fiorentina exec Daniele Prade relayed.

Impact Colpani was a linchpin of the formation in the first few months but struggled to regain a regular role following an ankle injury. Moreover, coach Palladino, who was instrumental in his signing since the two were together at Monza, has stepped down. He'll transfer to another team since the side that owns his card got relegated.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Logs one clearance versus Milan Izzo (thigh) had one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in 10 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Izzo made a short appearance off the bench after spending more than a month on the mend due to a muscular injury. He was one of the most consistent performers for his side in a hellish campaign. He might get the chance to stay up for another relegation struggler looking for experience. He has posted 40 tackles, 45 interceptions, 98 clearances and 28 blocks in 30 matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - Three shots in defeat Bianco recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Bianco fired three shots, marking his second-highest total of the season, but he failed to land one on target. This was also his fifth straight game with more than 35 completed passes, and he registered at least one tackle for the fourth time in five outings. Overall, Bianco saw much more responsibility since joining Monza from Fiorentina this season, as he racked up 34 appearances and 29 starts with his new club.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Two shots in defeat Keita registered two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Keita continued to provide the offensive pressure with a shot on target for a third consecutive outing. This was also the third time this season that he finished with more than 25 completed passes. He played in 11 matches for Monza this year, showing well in his first Serie A campaign since 2021, when he was with Cagliari.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Maintains solid effort Akpa Akpro registered one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Akpa Akpro kept up his involvement on both ends of the pitch, registering his fourth shot and fourth interception in four outings. This was also the first time in five games that he did not earn a tackle won. Considering he had five fewer appearances than last season, Akpa Akpro did an impressive job to finished with more tackles won, interceptions and blocks this year.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Returns to bench Izzo (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Izzo was expected to be fit Saturday and is, with the defender making the bench for the club's final match before relegation. He was a regular starter before his absence and will look to see some minutes, starting in 28 of his 30 appearances this season.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Absent for Milan fixture Mota Carvalho hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt versus Milan due to a gluteus problem, Monza relayed.

Impact Mota Carvalho got hurt in training and will be unavailable for the last game, finishing a so-so season with comparable numbers with the past two, as he logged five goals, two assists, 42 shots (11 on target) and 22 chances created. Gianluca Caprari, Keita, Andrea Petagna and Patrick Ciurria will be the options up front.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Good to go for Milan meeting Izzo (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's game against Milan.

Impact Izzo has recovered from an injury that cost him the past five matches. He's been a staple when healthy but might be eased into action after over a month on the shelf. He has logged three tackles (zero won), eight interceptions, 20 clearances and three blocks in his last five showings, with one goal and no clean sheets. His return could impact Arvid Brorsson's minutes.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silvere Ganvoula - Out versus Milan Ganvoula (undisclosed) has been omitted from Monza's call-ups for Saturday's bout with Milan.

Impact Ganvoula has been absent for about a month and won't return for the season finale. He was a regular shortly after joining in January but failed to make an impact and progressively fell out of favor. He didn't score in seven outings (four starts), notching four shots (one on target), one key pass and five clearances. It remains to be seen whether he'll stay in the second division.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Will not return against Milan Gagliardini (undisclosed) didn't make Monza's squad list for Saturday's game versus Milan.

Impact Gagliardini will skip his fifth straight contest due to an unspecified physical problem. He has played just eight times this season (zero starts) primarily due to a serious thigh injury, totaling one chance created, one cross (zero accurate), three tackles and four clearances. He might move on after the relegation.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Will miss Milan game Forson (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Milan.

Impact Forson will skip his second contest in a row due to an undisclosed injury. He had a limited role after coming from Manchester United last year, tallying five shots (one on target), eight key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and three tackles in nine appearances (one start).

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Ruled out for Milan match D'Ambrosio (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Milan.

Impact D'Ambrosio will miss his third game in a row and his sixth in the past seven fixtures, closing his campaign with 28 tackles, 15 interceptions, 35 clearances and four blocks in 20 appearances (12 starts), as he routinely dealt with injuries. He's unlikely to stay in Serie B.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Fires one shot against Empoli Mota Carvalho (thigh) had one shot (zero on target) and one clearance and drew one foul in 36 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Mota Carvalho subbed in to help the offense but wasn't very productive. He'll compete with Gianluca Caprari to get the nod against Milan on Saturday. He hasn't contributed to a goal in five showings, logging three key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and five clerances. He has taken at least one shot in eight straight displays, totaling 16 (five on target) and scoring once.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Comes off the bench against Empoli Caldirola (thigh) had two tackles (two won), one shot (zero on target), one interception and one clearance in 35 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Caldirola entered the game in the second half after Monza had conceded twice. He'll be in the mix to start with Pedro Pereira and Arvid Brorsson against Milan. He has notched five tackles (four won), seven interceptions, 18 clearances and one block in his last six appearances (three starts).

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Scores in defeat Birindelli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Birindelli netted his first goal in nine appearances, and his third of the season, as he scored on a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Gianluca Caprari in the 30th minute of play. Birindelli now has six straight games with at least one shot but has just three shots on target over that stretch. Additionally, he has not provided an accurate cross in three consecutive outings.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Another goal contribution Caprari assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Caprari picked up his second goal contribution in two outings, and his fifth of the season, as he delivered a through ball to Samuele Birindelli, who fired it home in the 30th minute of play. This was the first time in four outings that Caprari did not register a shot on target, but he logged his second-highest total of the season with three chances created.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Will return against Milan Pereira served a one-match ban in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pereira will likely get the nod over either Tomas Palacios or Arvid Brorsson against Milan on Saturday. He has logged two interceptions, 19 clearances and three blocks in his last five outings, with no clean sheets. He has recorded two or more tackles during in all games during such a stretch, totaling 15 (eight won).

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Leading the line Sunday Caprari (thigh) is starting alongside Keita in Sunday's meeting with Empoli.

Impact Caprari avoided an injury after limping off late in the past match and is healthy enough to record another start, while Dany Mota Carvalho is beginning on the bench in his return from injury.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Ready for Empoli Caprari (thigh) has been included in Monza's squad list to face Empoli on Sunday.

Impact Caprari won't need to miss time despite leaving a little early last week and will have a shot at drawing his fifth start in a row. Andrea Petagna, Dany Mota Carvalho (thigh) and Samuele Vignato are the alternatives in the role. He has scored once and posted eight shots (three on target), two chances created and 12 crosses (zero accurate) in the last four fixtures.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Ruled out for Empoli match Forson (undisclosed) "will be unavailable against Empoli," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Forson played more than usual in the last three matches due to a few absences but got hurt as well during the week. Dany Mota Carvalho (thigh) is returning, and Andrea Petagna, Patrick Ciurria and Samuele Vignato are also options at the position.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Fit for Empoli tilt Caldirola (thigh) "will be part of the squad Sunday despite not being 100 percent," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Caldirola will be back after sitting out the previous game due to a muscular ailment but might not be healthy enough to get the nod given the boss' remarks, although Monza will be without several defenders, as Pedro Pereira is suspended and Armando Izzo (thigh) and Danilo D'Ambrosio (ankle) are hurt. Stefan Lekovic or Tomas Palacios would start if he couldn't. He has recorded three tackles (two won), six interceptions, 17 clearances and one block in his last five displays, with no clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Available against Empoli Mota Carvalho (thigh) will be called up for Sunday, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Mota will limit his absence to one game and will likely see action, either starting or off the bench, since Gianluca Caprari (thigh) and Silvere Ganvoula (undisclosed) are iffy and Omari Forson (undisclosed) is out. He has scored once and added 13 shots (five on target), three key passes and four crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 11, 2025 • 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.

MAY 11, 2025 • 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.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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