AC Monza Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Stefano Sensi - Scores goal against Verona Sensi scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Sensi equalized Sunday's game with his third goal of the season, and his first since early October. He's started four of Monza's last five games in midfield since returning from an ankle injury that had sidelined him from November to late January.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - DNP against Verona Ranocchia (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Ranocchia was part of the game-day squad list but didn't come off the bench following a minor injury. He has scored once and added 16 shots (six on target), seven chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate), and 11 tackles in 13 appearances (five starts).

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon - Suffers knee injury Marlon has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Verona due to a knee sprain, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Marlon will undergo some exams in the coming days and is highly at risk of missing further games. Luca Caldirola, Pablo Mari, and Armando Izzo will likely form the back three, with Valentin Antov as the top backup.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Fit for Verona game Ranocchia (undisclosed) will be an option against Verona, coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Ranocchia will make a quick return after missing the past game for unknown reasons and provide some more depth to the midfield. He has started just five times in the season. He has notched five shots (two on gaol), three key passes, five crosses (two accurate), and four tackles (one won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Makes three tackles in win Birindelli registered one shot on target, one chance createad, two inaccurate crosses, three tackles (two won), one interception, one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1...

Impact Birindelli had a good all-around performance to help them earn the win at home. The midfielder made the second-most tackles for his side during the match. He also received his sixth yellow card of the season, though, and he was already coming from a suspension.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Makes four tackles in win Pessina registered four tackles (two won), two interceptions, one clearance, four blocks and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Pessina had a good defensive outing to help them earn three points at home. The midfielder led his side in tackles and blocks during the win. He also received his fourth yellow card, though, and is now one away from getting suspended.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Assists versus Empoli Caprari assisted one goal from two chances created, took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win o...

Impact Caprari assisted Armando Izzo in the 67th minute to seal the deal. The midfielder now has two assists in the season, to go with four goals. That was his seventh start in a row since the World Cup break.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Scores in home win Izzo scored one goal from his only shot, created one chane, made three tackles (zero won), five interceptions, four clearances and one block in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Izzo scored in the 67th minute to give them the 2-1 lead and seal the home win. That was his first goal in the season. The centerback also had a great defensive performance, leading his side in interceptions and making the second-most tackles and clearances.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Scores opener versus Empoli Ciurria scored one goal from two shots, created two chances and made one interception and one block in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Ciurria scored the opener in the 19th minute, paving the way for their home win, The midfielder now has four goals in the season, to go with four assists as well. He's been a regular so far, and started in their last 12 games.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Makes two saves in win Di Gregorio made two saves and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Di Gregorio had a quiet outing, but did enough to help them earn the win at home. He conceded once in the second half, though, and still has seven clean sheets in the season. He will look for another one at Verona on Sunday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Donati - Eligible for Verona game Donati completed a one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Donati missed one after a red card. He has appeared six times this season (three starts), scoring once and posting nine crosses (one accurate), four tackles, four interceptions, and four clearances. He has three or four men ahead of him in the pecking order on the flanks.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Unavailable versus Empoli Ranocchia (undisclosed) hasn't been included in Monza's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Ranocchia could have gotten some minutes with Nicolo Rovella out for this one, but he's hurt as well. Jose Machin, Andrea Barberis, and Filippo Colpani are the next men up in the midfield.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Makes three clearances in loss Mari made three clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-0 loss at Salernitana.

Impact Mari could not do much to avoid the loss on the road as they conceded three times in the second half. But he made the second-most clearances for his side in the proccess. He also received his third yellow card of the season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Makes two clearances in loss Caldirola registered one chance created, two crosses (one accurate), one interception, two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Sunday's 3-0 loss at Salernitana.

Impact Caldirola had a decent outing on defense, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid the tough road loss. The centerback also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the match. He will need to be extra careful now to avoid a suspension.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Allows three goals in first start Cragno made two saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss at Salernitana.

Impact Cragno had a game to forget, conceding three goals in the second half as they ended up with the road loss -- and making just two saves in the proccess. That was his first start in the season in relief of Michele Di Gregorio. He will likely return to the bench against Empoli on Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Subpar versus Salernitana Carlos Augusto (thigh) created one scoring chance, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), and had four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Carlos Augusto put up some numbers in both phases, but he mostly had an off-day in the large loss like most of his teammates, and had a costly giveaway ahead of the final goal of the contest. He has notched two assists, four shots (one on target), seven key passes, and 16 crosses (two accurate) in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon - Available for Empoli game Marlon completed a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Marlon started over Luca Caldirola in three of the past five fixtures, registering nine tackles (five won), six interceptions, and eight clearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Completes disqualification Birindelli served a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Birindelli will resume being the top backup on the flanks in Saturday's home game versus Empoli. He has started twice in the last five games, logging two key passes, 11 crosses (one accurate), and five clearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Donati - Sent off versus Salernitana Donati sent in three crosses (zero accurate), drew one foul, and was booked twice in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Donati came in at halftime to provide a jolt on the flank, but he didn't do much and picked up two yellow cards while trying to stop the opponents. He has featured just twice in the last few months, so their rotation isn't particularly impacted by his absence. Samuele Birindelli will be back from suspension for the next game and will eventually absorb his playing time.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Confirmed in starting XI Augusto is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Augusto returns from a thigh injury in time to start for Monza on Sunday. The wing-back has scored four goals and provided three assists in 20 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Will draw first start against Salernitana Cragno will man the sticks in Sunday's game versus Salernitana "to valorize his weekly work and what my goalkeepers have in this last stretch. He deserved this opportunity," coach...

Impact Cragno was signed to be the starter in the summer, but Raffaele Di Gregorio kept the job thanks to his stellar performances. The gaffer hinted that the choice is just for this game, but it may hinge on how the game goes. Cragno gave up 63 goals, made 106 saves, and kept two clean sheets in 35 matches with Cagliari last season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Will return versus Salernitana Augusto (thigh) "is available for Sunday, and we'll see whether he'll start," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Augusto will work his way back after missing two games with a minor thigh injury, and he has been spotted training fully since the beginning of the week, so he might be able to start immediately. Samuele Birindelli, who replaced him last week, is suspended for this one. Giulio Donati and Franco Carboni also got minutes while he was out. Patrick Ciurria will return to his usual role on the right flank. He has logged two assists, four shots (one on target), seven chances created, and 14 crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Picks up ankle injury Rovella will miss a moth with a left ankle sprain, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Rovella got hurt during an intrasquad scrimmage and will have to skip three or four games. Stefano Sensi, Jose Machin, and Filippo Ranocchia will pick up the slack in the midfield while he's on the mend.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Carboni - Swings in eight crosses versus Milan Carboni won two duels and recorded eight crosses (one accurate), one interception, and one chance created in 31 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Carboni had great volume, as he paced his team in crosses, but not much precision in his debut with his new club off the bench. He might start in next Sunday's away game versus Salernitana if Carlos Augusto (thigh) remains unavailable.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Wins three tackles against Milan Izzo had two clearances and two interceptions and won three of three tackles and six duels in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Izzo turned in another solid shift in the back, but Milan eventually found a way to score in the first half. He has notched 16 tackles (14 won), seven interceptions, 13 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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