AC Monza Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Stefano Sensi - Absent versus Milan Sensi (undisclosed) won't be an option against Milan, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Sensi has been available for just a couple of games this season, without getting minutes, due to multiple unspecified muscular injuries. Matteo Pessina, Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco will continue to do the heavy lifting in the midfield since Roberto Gagliardini (thigh) is out long-term.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Out for Milan tilt Petagna (pneumonia) won't be called up versus Milan, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Petagna will continue to miss time while working his way back after dealing with pneumonia for a couple of weeks and might be given the next break to be fully ready. Milan Djuric and Mirko Maric have starred as the no.9 while he recovers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Fit for Milan clash Birindelli (undisclosed) "has returned with the group," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Birindelli is poised to resume being an option but last played back in August due to consecutive muscular injuries. Pedro Pereira should hold onto the starting job a while longer. He has tallied one shot on target, one key pass, 10 crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Completes suspension Bondo served his one-game disqualification in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Bondo will likely reprise starting versus Milan, replacing either Alessandro Bianco or an attacker, with Matteo Pessina moving to no.10 in the second case. He has gotten the call in all but one game so far. He has totaled eight tackles (six won), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in the last four rounds.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Undergoes thigh surgery Gagliardini had surgery to repair the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh, Monza announced.

Impact Gagliardini has struggled to stay due to multiple physical problems to open the season and opted for the surgical route to address them. He'll be back at some point in 2025. Warren Bondo, Matteo Pessina, Alessandro Bianco and Stefano Sensi (undisclosed) will handle the two or three spots in the midfield going forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Productive in return Caldirola generated one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Caldirola had not seen any action in Serie A since Sept. 1 prior to starting Wednesday's match. He looked solid in his return to the competition as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes, made six clearances and blocked three shots in his full 90 minutes of action. Now that he's fully fit, he should return to being a regular in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - One shot versus Atalanta Kyriakopoulos had one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Just a few days after breaking out with two goal contributions versus Venezia, Kyriakopoulos came back down to earth with a quiet day. He recorded a shot on target but failed to create a chance, record an accurate cross or take a corner kick. He added some production on the defensive end as he intercepted two passes, made four clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - One shot in loss Bianco generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes twice in loss Turati had three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Turati conceded two goals in the secon half Wednesday, his fifth time in seven starts conceding multiple goals. He also made three saves, bringing him up to 18 on the season. He faces another difficult matchup Saturday versus AC Milan, a side which has scored 16 goals through nine league matches this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Supplies assist in draw Pedro Pereira assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Venezia.

Impact Pedro Pereira supplied a key assist Sunday as Monza came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with Venezia. In addition to his attacking exploits, the defender provided two tackles (one won) and a clearance to the defensive effort. Through eight appearances (seven starts) Pereira has already equaled his assist total from the previous Serie A campaign (two), which he achieved over 23 appearances (nine starts).

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Scores in draw Djuric scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Venezia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Djuric made just five passes over his 90 minutes of play Sunday, but he made the most of his touches, scoring before the half concluded, bringing the match level at 2-2. Over his most recent five appearances (five starts), the attacker has attempted seven shots (four on goal), created two chances, scored twice and supplied a single assist. Djuric has started in seven successive matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Two goal contributions Kyriakopoulos scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Kyriakopoulos put forth a man of the match performance Sunday, scoring Monza's first goal and setting up the equalizing goal just before halftime. The wingback attempted a game-high 12 crosses (four accurate) and three corners while creating five chances. Defensively, he added two tackles (two won), an interception and three clearances. Kyriakopoulos has started and played every minute of Monza's first nine fixtures.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Another zero save performance Turati made no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Turati conceded two goals without making a save for the second time over his most recent three appearances (three starts). The Monza first-choice keeper has recorded a single clean sheet over six total appearances (six starts) in Serie A this season. His next test should come Wednesday when Monza travel to grapple with Atalanta who scored six goals in their most recent fixture versus Verona.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Subs in late against Venezia Maldini (shoulder) had one pass and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Venezia.

Impact Maldini was mostly spared following a knock and didn't make an impact. He'll start over Gianluca Caprari against Atalanta if he's closer to 100 percent.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Sees red in Venezia game Bondo recorded one shot (zero on target) before picking up his second yellow card and getting expelled late in the second half of Sunday's match against Venezia.

Impact Bondo didn't put up many stats while mostly contributing defensively and was booked twice due to a pair of harsh fouls. He'll be sidelined midweek against Atalanta, where Alessandro Bianco will most likely start since Roberto Gagliardini and Stefano Sensi were out because of undisclosed muscular injuries in this one.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Back on the shelf Gagliardini (undisclosed) won't be called up for Sunday's game against Venezia, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Gagliardini returned after missing a month last week, but he got hurt again, and it's unclear whether he sustained a relapse or a new injury. Warren Bondo, Matteo Pessina and Alessandro Bianco will continue to be the options in the midfield.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Good to go for Venezia game Maldini (shoulder) "will most likely be on the bench against Venezia," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Maldini has avoided big shoulder injuries and should be available after being shelved for the previous game, but Gianluca Caprari will probably be confirmed in the XI out of precaution. He has scored once and logged eight shots (five on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (four won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Assists in return to starting XI Caprari assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 victory against Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Capari found himself in the starting XI Monday after spending the previous three matches serving as a substitute. The veteran forward rewarded the manager's decision to include him by producing an assist - his first goal involvement of the season. Capari will need to continue to provide production to Monza in order to receive opportunities. During the previous 2023/2024 season, Capari made just six appearances (four starts) and did not register a goal involvement.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Assists in victory Djuric assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Djuric provided a key assist Monday in Monza's 3-0 victory over his former-club Verona. The assist was his first of the season. In each of the past three seasons the veteran forward had produced just a single assist. Through seven appearances (six starts) to begin the 2024/2025 season, Djuric has scored twice but is averaging just one shot attempt per appearance.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - First career Serie A goal Bianco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Bianco scored his first career Serie A goal Monday after being sent into the fray Monday for the final 18 minutes of Monza's 3-0 victory over Verona. The midfielder was demoted to the substitute's bench after starting in each on Monza's three previous fixtures.Additionally, Branson added an interception and clearance to help close out the team's clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores brace in victory Mota Carvalho scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Carvalho scored for the second consecutive appearance Monday as Monza eased past Verona to a 3-0 victory. The striker has made the most of limited opportunities this season, scoring four goals over his six appearances (three starts), including three goals over his most recent two appearances (one start). Carvalho's four goals equal his total from the 2023/2024 season during which he netted four times over 34 appearances (24 starts).

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Records clean sheet Turati registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Turati returned to the Monza starting XI Monday after missing their previous fixture with a bruised finger. His four saves earned the keeper his first clean sheet of the season as Monza triumphed 3-0 over Verona. Turati has started in five of Monza's eight matches to begin the season, making 15 saves and conceding seven goals. His next test should come Sunday in the form of bottom of the table Venezia who have scored just twice over their last five matches.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Subs in late against Verona Gagliardini (undisclosed) had two touches and committed one foul in five minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Gagliardi didn't play much after shaking off an unspecified muscular injury and appears to have three teammates, Matteo Pessina, Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco, ahead of him in the pecking in the midfield.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Comes in late against Verona Vignato (shoulder) won one tackle in one minute in Monday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Vignato saw little action after missing a month due to a shoulder injury. He's poised for a secondary role throughout the season but could get more minutes than usual should Daniel Maldini (shoulder) miss more matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mota scores delicious double as Monza earns first Serie A win

Portuguese striker Dany Mota has scored a superb volley and a fine opportunist second goal as Monza overcame Verona 3-0 in Serie A

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

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Mota scores delicious double as Monza earns first Serie A win