AC Monza Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Clears disqualification Kyriakopoulos completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Venezia.

Impact Kyriakopoulos will be eligible to play against Napoli on Saturday and likely start over either Patrick Ciurria or Kacper Urbanski, as the former can handle a few different roles. He has assisted once and added seven shots (one on target), 10 chances created and 20 crosses (six accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Beaten late in Venezia meeting Turati recorded three saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Venezia.

Impact Turati kept his team afloat with a couple of big saves, but Daniel Fila wriggled free in the six-yard box on the goal. He has made 20 saves and surrendered 11 goals in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Monza will host Napoli on Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Forced off early against Veneza Izzo had two clearances and two interceptions before leaving Saturday's 1-0 loss to Venezia at the 50th minute due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Izzo was on point in the back, as his side conceded after he bowed out, but had to be helped off the pitch after tweaking his thigh and looked to be in considerable pain. He's set to be examined before next Saturday's home game versus Napoli. Luca Caldirola replaced him off the bench, teaming up with Andrea Carboni and Pedro Pereira defensively.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Exits Venezia match in first half Keita left Saturday's game against Venezia after just 26 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Keita didn't record stats during his time on the pitch and was in significant pain after pulling up during a sprint. He'll take some tests in the next few days. Gianluca Caprari was picked over other attackers to replace him in this one.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Starts in defense Carboni (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Carboni has returned to the team sheet Saturday after a spell on the sidelines due to a thigh injury, missing the club's past five outings. He will look to continue in this spot now that he is fit again, as he has started in 19 of his 20 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Starting Saturday Birindelli (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli was expected to be an option Saturday and is, with the midfielder earning a spot on the right-flank immediately in his return. He is a regular starter when fit and should continue in this role moving forward, starting in 1 of his 14 appearances.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Suffers ankle injury D'Ambrosio has been ruled out for Saturday's bout with Venezia due to an ankle sprain, Il Cittadino reported.

Impact D'Ambrosio could be sidelined for further matches depending on the severity of the injury. Luca Caldirola, Andrea Carboni and Tomas Palacios are the top candidates to take his place in the back.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Zeroli - Out for Venezia clash Zeroli (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match against Venezia, Monza announced.

Impact Zeroli will skip the second contest in a row due to a muscular injury. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro has gotten the nod in the past two matches. Roberto Gagliardini and Kacper Urbanski are also options at the position.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Selected for Venezia match Carboni has been named in Monza's squad list to face Venezia on Saturday.

Impact Carboni is returning after missing five tilts due to a thigh injury. If he's in good enough shape, he could be in contention to replace Georgios Kyriakopoulos (suspension) and Danilo D'Ambrosio (ankle). He has logged 10 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 24 clearances and four blocks in his last five outings (all starts), contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Available against Venezia Birindelli (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli will avoid missing time after exiting early in the previous match and should stay in the XI since Monza are shorthanded. He has started in five consecutive matches, scoring once and adding three shots (all on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won).

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Sends in six crosses vs Como Ciurria registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Ciurria led Monza in crosses during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the comeback loss at home. The midfielder also helped on defense with a season-high four tackles. He was back in the starting XI after four games and now has 10 starts in 14 overall appearances.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Subs off injured in loss Birindelli was subbed off due to injury in the 56th minute of Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Como. He generated three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting the mat...

Impact Birindelli had a quiet outing stat-wise during Monza's home loss. The midfielder was forced off in the 56th minute due to an undisclosed injury. Gaetano Castrovilli replaced him and can earn more playing time while the starter is not cleared to return.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores opener in loss Mota Carvalho scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Como.

Impact Mota scored the opener in the fifth minute with his fifth goal in the campaign, but Monza ended up with the comeback loss at home. The forward led his side in shots during the match. He already matched his best scoring season for the club in 2022.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Makes four saves in loss Turati recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Como.

Impact Turati made four or more saves for the 13th time in 27 starts, but couldn't avoid the home loss. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets over that span, though. He will now look to bounce back at Venezia on Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Creates one chance in Como clash Caldirola (undisclosed) had one clearance and one key pass and drew one foul in 34 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Como.

Impact Caldirola was inserted in the second time to try to contain Como, which were already leading by two goals at that point. If he stays healthy, he could capture a regular role at Pedro Pereira's expense, especially if Andrea Carboni (thigh) continues to stay out.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Unused against Como Sensi (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Como.

Impact Sensi was an option after sitting out nearly two months but wasn't deployed even though Monza weren't whole in the midfield. He'll try to compete especially with Gaetano Castrovilli and Patrick Ciurria from here on out.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Assists against Venezia Kyriakopoulos assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target), one key pass and two clearances and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Como.

Impact Kyriakopoulos was unusually quiet on the wing but teed up Dany Mota Carvalho with a long ball ahead of the opening goal. He'll be unavailable against Venezia on Saturday due to yellow-card accumulation. Patrick Ciurria or Pedro Pereira will likely handle his position, opening up minutes in other roles.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - On bench Saturday Sensi (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Sensi has made his way back to the team sheet Saturday, seeing a bench spot against Como after recovering from an undisclosed injury. He has only started in two of his eight appearances this season and will likely be a bench option moving forward.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Returns to bench Caldirola (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Caldirola is back with the team after being called up, returning from his undisclosed injury Saturday. This is good news for the club but is a minor addition, as he has only appeared seven times all season, starting in six but going unused often.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Zeroli - Will miss Como bout Zeroli has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Como, Monza announced.

Impact Zeroli suffered a muscular in training and will soon undergo further tests, Il Cittadino reported. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro started over him in the previous match after he had gotten the nod in a few consecutive matches. Roberto Gagliardini, Kacper Urbanski and Stefano Sensi (undisclosed) are also options in the midfield.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Selected for Como fixture Sensi (undisclosed) has been called up for Friday's match versus Como.

Impact Sensi is returning after sitting out six matches with his latest injury and will be an extra option in the midfield. He has been able to feature just eight times (two starts) this campaign, scoring once and adding five shots (two on target), six crosses (zero accurate) and six tackles.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Called up for Como game Caldirola (undisclosed) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Como on Saturday.

Impact Caldirola is back with the team after missing three months due to an unspecified injury and will provide depth behind the starters in the back. He has played just seven times this season, tallying six tackles, four interceptions, 21 clearances and five blocks.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Four crosses as a sub Ciurria recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Ciurria came from the bench with 30 minutes to go and attempted four crosses, including three corners. He has become the third highest set piece taker for Monza with 22 behind Georgios Kyriakopoulos and Gianluca Caprari.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes three in away loss Turati registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Turati conceded three goals for the third away game in a row, and all four games where he has conceded three or more have come since January 18th. With only one save, this is the fewest saves in the last nine matches with four or more saves coming in six of the last nine games.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Will continue to miss time Sensi (undisclosed) "will stay on the mend for Sunday's game versus Cagliari," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Sensi has skipped the past five contests and hasn't been able to recuperate during the break. Monza will keep leaning on Alessandro Bianco, Kevin Zeroli, Gaetano Castrovilli, Kacper Urbanski and Roberto Gagliardini in the midfield.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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