AC Monza Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Samuele Vignato - Returns against Verona Vignato (shoulder) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Vignato is back after a month out with shoulder issues, earning a spot on the bench Monday. He saw one start in three appearances before his injury and will likely remain in a rotational role.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Starting in goal Turati (finger) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Turati is healthy after recovering over the international break, as he has found his way back to the starting XI from a finger injury. He should remain in the starting role now that he is fit, relegating Semuel Pizzignacco back to the secondary option in net.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Earns bench spot Gagliardini (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Gagliardini was expected to return and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He has yet to start a game this season and will likely continue in a rotational role moving forward.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Ruled out for Verona fixture Maldini will miss Monday's game against Verona due to a shoulder contusion, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Maldini got hurt in training on the eve of the game and will be better evaluated in the coming days. The coach could use Matteo Pessina as a no.10, with Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco together in the midfield, or turn to Gianluca Caprari. Samuele Vignato (shoulder) and Omari Forson could also enjoy an uptick in minutes in light of his absence.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Still on the mend Petagna (pneumonia) hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Verona, Monza announced.

Impact Petagna keeps working on his conditioning after an extended bout with pneumonia. Milan Djuric will most likely lead the frontline again, with Mirko Maric backing him up.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Fit for Verona fixture Vignato (shoulder) "will be available against Verona on Monday," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Vignato will resume being an option after missing a month due to a shoulder injury. He'll provide depth in a couple of offensive roles. He has played thrice (one start), tallying one off-target shot, five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won).

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Good to go for Verona clash Turati (finger) "has recuperated but hasn't trained much. He's our starter when healthy," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Turati has shaken off a finger injury and should be back on goal over Semuel Pizzignacco unless the coach plays it safe. He has allowed seven goals and made 11 saves in four matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - WIll miss Verona tilt Sensi (undisclosed) "will stay on the sidelines a while longer," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Sensi has been out since late September due to a muscular injury and didn't feature in the few matches when he was available beforehand. Monza are getting Roberto Gagliardini (undisclosed) back from injury, in addition to Matteo Pessina, Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Will return against Verona Gagliardini (undisclosed) has shaken off his injury, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Gagliardini will be back after a month on the shelf and will re-enter the rotation in the midfield, where Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco picked up the slack while he was out. He appeared thrice off the bench in the early going, tallying one key pass, four clerances and one tackle.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Unavailable against Verona Birindelli (undisclosed) won't return Monday against Verona, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Birindelli will remain sidelined through the break due to his second injury in short order. Pedro Pereira will likely keep starting on the right wing, with Danilo D'Ambrosio and Patrick CIurria as his deputies.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - DNP against Roma Ciurria (knee) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Ciurria was an option but the coach made different choices in this one. He tallied one assist, 28 shots (seven on target), 30 key passes and 53 crosses (18 accurate) in 22 games (18 starts) last season. He'll likely continue to be eased into action after missing months, but he'll look to find room thanks to his versatility since he can feature as a wingback on both flanks and as no.10.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Puts up numbers versus Roma Mari recorded one tackle (zero won), five clearances, one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Mari had a sound display and filled it up even though his side conceded, which has happened more than a few times so far this season. He has logged 13 tackles (four won), 13 interceptions and 29 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Contributes defensively against Roma Pessina drew one foul and registered four tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Pessina played as a no.10 and not as a holding midfielder for the second consecutive round, but that didn't translate into better offensive numbers as Monza were forced to defend for most of the contest. He has tallied two off-target shots, two key passes, eight tackles (one won) and eight interceptions in the last five games.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Busy in Roma game Carboni registered two crosses (one accurate), six clearances, two interceptions and two tackles (both won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Carboni was dependable in the back and pushed forward a little in the second half. He was instrumental in the equalizer thanks to a robust cross, but he wasn't credited with an assist because the opposing goalie grazed the ball before it got to Dany Mota Carvalho. He has started in five consecutive bouts, registering four crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (seven won), 21 clearances and six interceptions.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Sends in three crosses against Roma Kyriakopoulos drew three fouls and recorded three crosses (zero accurate), three clearances and one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Kyriakopoulous was okay on both ends of the pitch, but he wasn't precise with his deliveries, was booked and had a major risk as he stepped on an opponent's foot in the box late in the game. He has notched four chances created, 15 crosses (two accurate) and ten tackles (seven won) in the last four games.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Swings in three crosses versus Roma Maldini drew three fouls and recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Maldini put up decent numbers considering the level of the opponents and the fact that Monza didn't attack a lot as a whole. He hasn't made the stat sheet in four games, where he has recorded six crosses (three accurate), 10 crosses (two accurate) and one chance created.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores in Roma tilt Mota Carvalho (thigh) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one interception in 27 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Mota Carvalho was managed following an injury but leveled the game with an easy finish from point-blank on a robust cross that was only partially deflected by Mile Svilar. He's up to two goals and has notched two shots (two on target), one key pass and seven crosses (one accurate). He'll be a fixture of the formation if he avoids nagging injuries.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Available for season debut Ciurria (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Ciurria returns for the first time this season after undergoing surgery in the offseason. Ciurria was a regular starter when fit over the last two seasons, but will be eased back into action from the bench.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Late scratch for Roma game Turati will miss Sunday's match against Roma due to a bruised finger, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Turati picked up the injury in the final training and will be better evaluated throughout the break. Semuel Pizzignacco, who had filled in earlier in the season, is getting the nod in relief.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Back on the mend Birindelli is missing from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Sunday due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Birindelli recently returned from a muscular injury and will be evaluated in the next few days. Pedro Pereira will continue to star on the right wing. Patrick Ciurria (knee) is also an option after a lengthy absence.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Continues to miss time Petagna (illness) has been omitted from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Petagna has dealt with pneumonia for a couple of weeks and, while he returned to training in recent days, he's not yet in condition to be available. He'll return after the break. Milan Djuric and Mirko Maric will continue to be the top two option in the role Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Late call for Roma clash Ciurria (knee) "is feeling a little better, and we'll see whether to bring him to the bench or not Sunday," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Ciurria is almost out of the woods after sitting out all the previous fixtures due to an offseason knee surgery. He'll be an option in multiple roles once fully healthy.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Coming back against Roma Mota (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Mota will end up missing just one match due to an ailment and might make a quick return to the XI, replacing either Alessandro Bianco or Warren Bondo if the gaffer decides to go with a more aggressive formation.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Still missing Gagliardini (undisclosed) will stay on the mend for Sunday's game versus Roma, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Gagliardini has been for a month due to a muscular strain and is expected to recover during the break. Alessandro Bianco and Warren Bondo have soaked up his minutes in the midfield.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Unused against Napoli Birindelli (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Birindelli returned from a three-game absence but didn't get minutes right away as Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopolous played almost the entire game on the wings. He used to start over the former in the early going.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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