AC Monza Team News Page 42 - Soccer

Andrea Petagna - Leaves at halftime versus Sassuolo Petagna had one off-target shot, created three chances and drew three fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Petagna had some moments on the attacking end despite playing just 45 minutes. He couldn't take as many shots as he's used to but once again created a lot for his teammates. Anyway, it wasn't enough for the forward to remain on the pitch after halftime as he was subbed off as part of a triple substitution. A starter in each of the last three contests, Petagna will hope to remain in the lineup for next Sunday's visit to Juventus.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes one against Sassuolo Di Gregorio made zero saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Di Gregorio saw Gian Marco Ferrari appearing in front of him to open the scoring in the 13th minute but then didn't need to make any save during the rest of the contest as the opposition was very inaccurate in front of the net. The goalkeeper is having a decent performance in his first Serie A campaign, with 51 saves, 28 goals allowed and five clean sheets over 19 starts. Up next for him is Sunday's visit to Juventus.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Scores equalizer against Sassuolo Caprari scored a goal off four shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in six crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Caprari was coming from netting a brace on the previous match and found the back of the net once again here right at the hour mark. After an unsuccessful clearance from the opposing defense, the attacker picked up the ball at the left side of the box and put the ball into the far post with a brilliant strike to draw things level at 1-1. Caprari will try to extend his streak during next Sunday's visit to Juventus.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Carboni - Moves to Monza Carboni has joined Monza on an 18-month loan, Inter announced.

Impact Carboni spent the first half of the season as a bench option at Cagliari, providing one assist in 13 appearances. He'll back up Carlos Augusto in his first Serie A turn.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Features in Coppa Italia Rovella (undisclosed) made a sub appearance in Thursday's cup tilt versus Juventus.

Impact Rovella was close to coming back for the previous league game and indeed shook off a muscular ailment a few days later. He might not return to the XI right away Sunday versus Sassuolo after a few weeks on the mend, but his availability will impact Samuele Birindelli, Jose Machin, and Filippo Ranocchia's minutes, as they usually move pieces across the formation. He has posted 14 chances created, 14 crosses (five accurate), 17 tackles, and 20 interceptions in ten appearances.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes twice versus Cremonese Di Gregorio made six saves, had one clearance and one punch, and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Di Gregorio had a great showing and stopped multiple attempts on goal, but Cremonese still found a way to beat him twice. He has given up five goals and made 12 saves in the last three matches. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Puts up numbers against Cremonese Izzo won three of four tackles and nine duels and had five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Izzo was his usual energetic physical self and fill it up even though his side gave up two goals in the second half. He has recorded 11 tackles (four won), four interceptions, and nine clearances in the last three games.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Busy versus Cremonese Caldirola won eight duels and one of two tackles and had one interception and five clearances in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Caldirola put up good numbers in the back, but the Monza defense had some lapses in the second half, allowing the opponents to almost stage a comeback. He has alternated with Marlon and Pablo Mari in the last three bouts, where he has logged three tackles (two won), one interception, five clearances, and one block, with clean sheets.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Serviceable against Cremonese Birindelli generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created and had two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Birindelli took advantage of some absences to recapture a regular role in the first three matches of 2023 and, while his numbers aren't eye-popping, he can stuff the stat sheet in both passes. He has logged two off-target shots, seven crosses (one accurate), three interceptions, and four clearances in the last three fixtures.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Wins eight duels versus Cremonese Carlos Augusto had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won two of two tackles and eight duels in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Carlos Augusto often powered up and down the flank, but he wasn't as productive as in other instances on offense. He has scored once and added three shots (one on target), three key passes, and three crosses (one accurate) in the last three bouts. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Logs three interceptions against Cremonese Pessina drew one foul and registered two tackles (two won), two clearances, and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Pessina focused on defending and wasn't a factor in the final third in this one. He has logged one assist, two chances created, one accurate cross, and six tackles (five won) in the last three matches. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Provides two assists versus Cremonese Petagna won three duels and assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Petagna set up Patrick Ciurria right away as the teammate nudged home his scuffed shot, and found Gianluca Caprari with a square ball later on. He took full advantage of Dany Mota's absence in this one. He's now up to three helpers in the season, while he has scored just once. He has notched four off-target shots, four chances created, and one inaccurate cross in the last three matches.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Unused against Cremonese Sensi (ankle) didn't feature in Saturday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Sensi returned to the squad list after a long time, but the game didn't break in his favor, and he was unable to get minutes. He's unlikely to be rushed back into a major role, so Jose Machin, Samuele Birindelli, and Filippo Ranocchia should continue to enjoy an uptick of minutes in the next couple of matches until Sensi is 100 percent.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Finds target in Cremonese game Ciurria drew one foul and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Cremonese.

Impact Ciurria hit the net in the early going with an easy tap-in, but he didn't put up many stats afterward. He has scored in consecutive matches taking advantage of a more offensive role, but he's been productive also on the flank. He has added two assists, nine shots (five on target), and nine chances created in the last five fixtures. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Scores twice versus Cremonese Caprari scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Caprari led the way for his side with a precise effort from the middle of the box and then a successful penalty kick. He hadn't scored since early October and had started losing minutes. He's now up to three goals and one assist in the season. He has logged eight shots (two on target), two chances created, and six crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Called up for Cremonese match Sensi (ankle) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Cremonese Saturday.

Impact Sensi is good to go after a couple of weeks of ramp-up after breaking his ankle, but he'll likely be eased into action at first. He has scored twice in 13 matches, adding 17 chances created, 35 crosses (nine accurate), and 36 tackles. His return should impact Filippo Ranocchia, Andrea Colpani, and Jose Machin's minutes in the next few matches.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Will not return versus Cremonese Rovella (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Cremonese, Monza announced.

Impact Rovella had a chance to return for this one according to coach Raffaele Palladino, but he will stay on the mend after being assessed in the final practice. Filippo Ranocchia and Jose Machin have gotten more minutes than usual in the last two matches.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Creates one chance Augusto took two off target shots, crossed once accurately and created a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Augusto was held off the scoresheet from his role at left wing-back on Saturday. The wide man is tied for the team-high with four goals in 16 league starts while also providing one assist as a well rounded option on the flank.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Allows two goals in draw Di Gregorio allowed two goals while making a save during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Di Gregorio allowed two first half goals but blanked Inter in the second 45 as Monza came from behind to earn a point. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 17 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 45.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Scores against Inter Ciurria scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Ciurria found the back of the net in the 11th minute scoring Monza's first goal of the match. The goal was the first in 15 league appearances to go along with a team-high four assists and 17 chances created on the campaign.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Stays out for Inter clash Rovella (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Inter.

Impact Rovella will miss the second match in a row due to an unspecified minor injury. Filippo Ranocchia replaced him in the midfield in the past game, while Jose Machin came off the bench later on.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon - Great defensively Marlon recorded four tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Marlon had a splendid performance in the back on Wednesday with a season high of tackles and tying his season high of clearances. Knee injuries have kept the 27-year-old from a few games early in the campaign, resulting in inconsistent performances. Nevertheless, he has been a solid addition to the team with 26 clearances, 18 tackles (10 won) and 11 interceptions thus far.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Five saves in draw Di Gregorio recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Despite giving up an early goal, Di Gregorio put up a decent performance by tying his season high of saves for the year. He has been upstanding of late with just four goals allowed in the last five games. The 25-year-old has 44 saves and five clean sheets thus far this campaign. He will need to work extra hard for the next match with a visit from Inter Milan on Saturday, who have scored 23 goals in the last nine contests.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Records assist Ciurria assisted once to go with two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ciurria recorded his second assist in four games to give him a total of four on the season. He has totaled nine crosses (two accurate), eight tackles (four won) and six chances created in the last four matches as well.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Scores game-tying goal Carlos Augusto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Augusto saved Monza from a loss with a goal in the second half to tie the match on Wednesday. He has now scored three times in the last four games, giving him a total of four on the year. The Brazilian averages 2.1 clearances a contest as he is just eight away from his career high.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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