AC Monza Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Milan Djuric - Selected for Parma tilt Djuric (thigh) has made Monza's squad list to face Parma on Saturday.

Impact Djuric returns from a two-game absence and will compete with Mirko Maric to lead the line since Dany Mota Carvalho is on the mend. He's a staple when fully healthy. He has scored once and logged 10 shots (four on target), two key passes and five clearances in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Still sidelined for Parma match Caldirola (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Monza.

Impact Caldirola will sit out the second consecutive tilt while recovering from an undisclosed injury. Andrea Carboni and Danilo D'Ambrosio have absorbed his limited playing time.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Provides assist in defeat Carboni assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Carboni picked up his first assist of the season as he delivered a cross that found Samuele Birindelli in the box, who then scored off a beautiful finish. It marked the first goal contribution for the defender, who matched his season total of last year. Defensively, he registered six clearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Scores in loss Birindelli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Birindelli notched his first goal of the season as he equalized the contest in the 22nd minute with a beautiful strike from inside the box. Additionally, he delivered four crosses and created three chances in the game.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes twice in defeat Turati had seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Turati faced heavy pressure as he made a season-high seven saves while allowing two goals against Juventus. Both goals occurred from short-range in the first half as they could not overcome the deficit in the second half. Next, they'll face off against Parma, a team with 23 goals in 17 games.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Makes seasonal debut versus Juventus Ciurria (illness) had one off-target shot, one chance created, three crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) in 19 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Ciurria had an impressive display relative to his minutes and since he had yet to feature this campaign due to multiple physical problems. He'll be an option in multiple offensive roles and on the flanks in the next few months.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Will return versus Parma Maldini completed a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Parma.

Impact Maldini will likely be back in the XI on Saturday, replacing Pedro Pereira or Samuele Birindelli in a more aggressive formation. He has recorded 19 shots (five on target), seven key passes, 18 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in his last five showings, with no goals or assists.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Out again Petagna wasn't inserted in Monza's squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Petagna will sit out the second consecutive game due to an unspecified physical problem. Mirko Maric or Dany Mota Carvalho will lead the line sans Milan Djuric (thigh).

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Out for Juventus tilt Caldirola (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Caldirola picked up an injury in the previous and also just welcomed a new kid, so the combination of the two things will sideline him this week. He had drawn a rare stat over Andrea Carboni in the last game.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Will skip another one Vignato will be absent for Sunday's fixture against Juventus, coach Alessandro Nesta reported.

Impact Vignato will miss the second contest in a row due to injury, joining Milan Djuric (thigh) and Daniel Maldini (suspension). Dany Mota Carvalho, Mirko Maric and Gianluca Caprari are likely to get the nod, while Omari Forson and Patrick Ciurria should deputize the starters.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Stays out for Juventus game Djuric (thigh) won't be available for Sunday's match versus Juventus, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Djuric will skip the second tilt in a row and likely a couple more as he's reportedly dealing with a strain. Mirko Maric should get the nod in this one since Daniel Maldini (suspension) is missing as well.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Good to go for Juventus tilt Ciurria (illness) "is fine," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Ciurria will be back after skipping one game due to the flu and will seek his first minutes of the season as Monza are particularly short-handed offensively. He has missed most matches due to a knee injury so far.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Questionable for Juventus clash Caldirola (undisclosed) is touch and go for Sunday, coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Caldirola appears to have avoided a serious injury but might still miss a match. Andrea Carboni is likely to get the nod regardless, as he has done for most of the season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - Solid defensively Bianco recorded one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact Bianco started in the midfield Sunday but saw most of his contribution defensively, notching one tackle won and a team-high four clearances in the loss. This makes it eight games since his last goal contribution, with only one in 13 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Whips in five crosses Birindelli had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Birindelli returned to the starting XI Sunday after only appearing off the bench in his past three appearances. He was decent in his 79 minutes of play, notching one shot, two chances created and five crosses. He will hope to see more starts moving forward, as he did start in their opening two matches of the season before his injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Leads match in crosses Kyriakopoulos recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th mi...

Impact Kyriakopoulos led the match in crosses despite no goal contribution Sunday, notching 10 in the win. This marks his second straight match with double digit crosses, reaching that mark three times this season. He still has yet to miss a start all season, registering five goal contributions in 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Allows two against Lecce Turati had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Turati had a tough day in net Sunday, allowing two goals while only making two saves in the loss. This marks his eighth straight match without a clean sheet only having one on the season. He will hope for another when facing Juventus on Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Will sit out Juventus clash Maldini drew four fouls, had three shots (zero on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Maldini was active but a little sloppy in the final third and picked up a silly yellow card in the final minutes. Mirko Maric or Omari Forson will take his place against Juventus on Sunday.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Subs off against Lecce Caldirola generated one clearance before leaving Sunday's game versus Monza at the 39th minute due to injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Caldirola got a rare stat over Andrea Carboni but was unable to finish the first half due to some sort of leg injury. He'll be evaluated before next Sunday's home game versus Monza.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Ruled out for Lecce match Ciurria will be sidelined for Sunday's game versus Lecce due to the flu, La Provincia reported.

Impact Ciurria should be back for the next game against Juventus. He has yet to get any minutes having dealt with multiple injuries so far, especially an early knee one.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Will miss Lecce fixture Djuric (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Lecce.

Impact Djuric is still being evaluated but might headed for a multi-week absence due to a muscular injury. Mirko Maric or Dany Mota Carvalho will spearhead the attack Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Questionable for Lecce game Djuric "is touch and go for Sunday; we'll see in the final training," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Djuric isn't fully healthy and might drop to the bench even if he's passed fit late. Dany Mota Carvalho or Mirko Maric would lead the line in that event, opening a spot as a no.10 in the first case.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Unavailable against Lecce Petagna won't be called up for Sunday's match versus Lecce, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Petagna suffered an undisclosed injury in training and won't be involved. He hasn't played much so far due to an extended bout of pneumonia.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Will sit out Lecce game Vignato (undisclosed) will remain unavailable for Sunday's clash with Udinese, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Vignato will skip the second match in a row due to an unspecified injury, leaving Monza a little short-handed up front, but he's a bench option when the other attackers are fit.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Substituted on Monday Pereira recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Pereira created a chance and contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception before being substituted for Dany Mota Carvalho in the 71st minute. He has been a consistent presence this campaign, appearing in 14 of the team's 15 matches.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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