AC Monza Team News Page 10 - Soccer

Samuele Birindelli - Registers most crosses Birindelli recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Birindelli recorded the most crosses in the game alongside Nicolas Viola. Birindelli, despite the number of crosses, was unproductive. He also made a clearance and an interception. He has registered five clearances, four interceptions and three tackles across the last four games.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Nets on Sunday Caprari scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Caprari opened the scoring by converting the spot kick in the sixth minute. He also made two tackles. He has featured in all games this campaign and also created eight chances across the last five games, but has not recorded an assist.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes two on Sunday Turati registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Turati made two saves, but conceded two exceptional goals. Turati has registered 13 saves in the last five games, but lost each of those games by the scoreline of 2-1. Next, he faces Fiorentina.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Completes ban Mari served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Mari will return in next Monday's home game versus Fiorentina when Danilo D'Ambrosio will be unavailable for the same reason. He has posted 10 tackles (four won), 12 clearances and three blocks in his last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Sees red in Cagliari game D'Ambrosio generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles and was sent off after 64 minutes in Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact D'Ambrosio got the nod for the third match in a row for the first time in the second but was expelled in the second half due to a reaction foul on Yerry Mina. He'll be suspended for at least next Monday's home game versus Fiorentina. Pablo Mari will return from a ban in the next match. Andrea Carboni is also an option in the back.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Makes XI for Cagliari match Caldirola (undisclosed) is getting the nod in Sunday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Caldirola returns to the starting lineup after being sidelined for two matches, filling in for Pablo Mari (suspension) and drawing the start over regular Andrea Carboni. He has helped keep one clean sheet in six seasonal showings.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Starting against Cagliari Mota Carvalho (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match versus Cagliari.

Impact Mota Carvalho has been picked over Milan Djuric to lead the line despite recently missing time due to an ankle injury. He has bagged four goals this campaign but last hit the net back in late October.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Available for Cagliari tilt Caldirola (undisclosed) has been selected for Sunday's meeting with Cagliari.

Impact Caldirola will return from a two-game absence and, while he hasn't played much so far, he'll have a better shot at doing so than usual in this one due to Pablo Mari's suspension. He has recorded five tackles, two interceptions, 16 clerances and four blocks in six seasonal appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Stays out for Cagliari fixture Kyriakopoulos (undisclosed) has been omitted from Monza's call-ups for Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Kyriakopoulos will skip the second consecutive contest while tending to an unspecified thigh issue. He was reportedly touch and go, which suggests that his injury isn't too severe. Andrea Carboni, Pedro Pereira or Patrick Ciurria will substitute for him on the wing.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Selected for Cagliari clash Mota Carvalho (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Mota Carvalho was a late call per the coach but looked good enough in the final training. He might not start as usual given the situation. Gianluca Caprari and Patrick Ciurria replaced him last week. He has notched 11 shots (zero on target), two chances created and seven crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Fit for Cagliari game Vignato (undisclosed) made Monza's squad list to face Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact Vignato is good to go after spending a month on the sidelines and will be an extra option in a few offensive roles. He has played seven times (two starts) this season, tallying three shots (zero on target), one key pass and four tackles.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Returns to Monza Akpa Akpro has moved back to Monza on a season-long loan from Lazio, the team announced.

Impact Akpa Akpro hasn't played so far since he wasn't inserted in the seasonal list by Lazio. He posted seven shots (three on target), 20 tackles, 12 interceptions and 14 clearances in 19 matches (eight starts) last year and should have a similar role. He could see some action right away while Matteo Pessina and Roberto Gagliardini are dealing with thigh problems, leaving Monza very thin in the midfield.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Quiet off the bench versus Parma Djuric (thigh) drew one foul and had one clearance and six passes in 33 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Parma.

Impact Djuric had a goal waved off due to an offside and didn't contribute offensively besides that. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup versus Cagliari on Sunday, with Gianluca Caprari or Patrick Ciurria either beginning on the bench or moving to different roles.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Unused in Parma game Petagna (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Petagna was back on the bench after a month, but Monza leaned on their regulars and Milan Djuric (thigh) returned in this one as well. He's the third-stringer in his role.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Leads match in crosses Caprari recorded one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Parma.

Impact Caprari saw a decent match despite the loss, notching one shot, a chance created and 10 crosses Saturday. Not to mention, his 10 crosses would lead the match, his first double-digit crossing match of the season. He still has only two goal contributions, struggling to find opportunities despite starting in nine of his 18 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Fires in four shots Maldini had four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Maldini couldn't find the back of the net despite a high volume of shots, as only one of his four shots would find the target while not a single one found the back of the net. He has now gone 12 games since his last goal contribution and still only has one on the season despite starting in 13 of his 16 appearances. This is a huge drop off for the 23-year-old, as he saw five goal contributions in only 11 appearances (two starts) last season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Maussi Martins - Bags first goal contribution Martins assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Martins had a stand-out day in only his second appearance of the season, not appearing until late into the match and only seeing six minutes of play. Despite that, he would bag an assist, finding Pedro Pereira in the 85th minute. This was his first goal contribution of the season, earning it in only nine minutes of play on the season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Scores late equalizer before loss Pereira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Pereira looked to give Monza a spark of hope in the 85th minute, as the midfielder would score a goal before Parma eventually took the lead back. This was a rare goal for Pereira, with it being his first since the 2019 campaign when in the EFL. He also has two assists, giving him three goal contributions in 17 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Allows two against Parma Turati recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Turati had a rough day in net Saturday, only making one save while allowing two goals in the loss. This marks his 10th straight match without a clean sheet, still only having one in 15 appearances. He will hope to change that when facing Cagliari on Sunday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Sees red in Parma game Mari picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 54th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Parma after registering one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception bef...

Impact Mari was booked for the second time for stomping on an opponent's ankle in the box, causing the PK that led to Parma's first goal. He'll be unavailable for next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. If Luca Caldirola (undisclosed) stays out, Andrea Carboni will likely move to the backline, with Pedro Pereira or Georgios Kyriakopoulous (thigh) on the left wing.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Returns to bench Petagna (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Petagna is returning from his undisclosed issues Saturday, earning a spot on the bench to face Parma. He has started in two of his four appearances this season while missing out 10 times due to injury, so he will likely continue in a rotational role while training to maintain fitness, as that has been a tall task this campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Earns bench role Djuric (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Djuric was selected for the Parma match and ended up finding a spot on the bench Saturday. He has started in all but two matches this season when fit, so he will hope to test his legs against Parma before hopefully returning to the starting XI next contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Ruled out for Parma bout Mota Carvalho will sit out Saturday's game versus Parma due to an ankle sprain, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Mota Carvalho got banged up in training late in the week and will be assessed after the game. Milan Djuric (thigh) is available and could replace him in the XI. Mirko Maric and Patrick Ciurria are also options.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Will skip Parma clash Kyriakopoulos hasn't been selected for Saturday's match versus Parma due to a late muscular issue, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Kyriakopoulos will undergo some exams in the coming days to determine the timetable for his return. Pedro Pereira, Patrick Ciurria or Samuele Birindelli will substitute for him on the left flank, while one of the other two will start on the right one.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Present for Parma fixture Petagna (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Parma.

Impact Petagna returns after missing three matches and will resume serving as a deputy up front. He has made just one short cameo in recent months due to multiple physical problems.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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