AC Monza Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Andrea Carboni - Unavailable against Cagliari Carboni (thigh) "isn't ready to return," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Carboni will sit out more games after skipping the past three due to a thigh issue. Pedro Pereira has been playing as a center-back over Tomas Palacios, Stefan Lekovic and Arvid Brorsson lately, with Samuele Birindelli taking care of the right wing.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Will remain sidelined Caldirola (undisclosed) "needs more time to recuperate," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Caldirola hasn't played since early January and won't be back after the break. The club hasn't disclosed the nature of his injury, which will cost him more than three months. He had a spotty role beforehand.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Will miss the rest of the season Pessina will have surgery to address a biceps femoris tear, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pessina got hurt again shortly after returning from a tendon rupture that had cost him months and elected to go under the knife to avoid similar problems in the future. He has played just 11 times due to his injury woes this campaign.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Comes in late versus Parma Akpa Akpro (undisclosed) had one tackle (zero one) and one clearance and committed three fouls in 18 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Akpa Akpro returned from a six-week absence and brought the hustle in the midfield. He'll compete for minutes with Alessandro Bianco, Roberto Gagliardini and Kevin Zeroli going forward.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Draws one foul versus Parma Ciurria (nose) had three passes and drew one foul in 18 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Ciurria made a quick return from a nasal fracture but didn't have an impact on the game coming off the bench. He'll rotate with Gaetano Castrovilli and Kevin Zeroli in the coming fixtures.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Sees some action versus Parma Gagliardini (thigh) had six touches in 10 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Gagliardini made a short cameo following a multi-month absence caused by a thigh injury. He could supplant Kevin Zeroli or Gaetano Castrovilli once he's ready for more minutes.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes late equalizer Turati made five saves but gave up a late equalizer in Monza's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact The young goalkeeper has now conceded 10 goals over the last four matches, so this break comes at a good time. Turati should fare better against Cagliari, a side that has scored just 28 goals in 28 matches.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Crossing machine Kyriakopoulos logged 10 crosses in Monza's 1-1 draw against Parma Saturday.

Impact Five of Kyriakopoulos' crosses were accurate and he created five chances, but didn't put either of his two shots on target. The midfielder should remain active after the break against a Cagliari team which has allowed 43 goals in Serie A play.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Logs assist D'Ambrosio assisted on Monza's lone goal in a 1-1 draw Saturday against Parma.

Impact D'Ambrosio also logged five tackles in the result but made some key moves offensively to record an assist. He should maintain form on both sides of the pitch after the break against Cagliari, a side which has a -15 goal differential in Serie A.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Scores on lone shot Izzo scored on his only shot in Monza's 1-1 draw against Parma Saturday.

Impact Izzo chipped in defensively with five clearances for a third straight match, but made the most of his chance to score by finding the back of the net. He should have success against Cagliari after the break, as the side has allowed 43 goals in league play.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Fit for Saturday Gagliardini (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Gagliardini is back from his extended absence Saturday, as he is on the team sheet for the first time sine Oct. 21. He had yet to see a start in his four appearances before the injury and will likely remain in a similar position, hoping to at least avoid the injury bug the remainder of the campaign.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Finds bench spot Ciurria (nose) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Ciurria has returned to the team sheet as expected Saturday, with the attacker finding the bench to face Parma. He is a regular starter in the midfielder and will likely return to that spot after testing his legs, starting in nine of his 11 appearances.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Out to face Parma Akpa Akpro (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Akpa Akpro will not make the call despite being deemed as fit enough for a bench spot, as the midfielder was left on the sidelines again. This extends his absence to seven games, as he will hope to see the playing field again next contest after his close call.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Available for Parma bout Gagliardini (thigh) will be selected for Saturday's game versus Parma, coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Gagliardini is returning after being sidelined since late October due to a tendon tear in his thigh. He had a small role beforehand, and that's unlikely to change while he gets back into shape. He has made four cameos so far, logging four interceptions, one tackle (one won) and one chance created.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Fit for Parma match Ciurria (nose) "will be available Saturday," coach Alessandro Nesta confirmed.

Impact Ciurria has been fitted with a mask and will be present after sitting out one match. He'll compete primarily with Kevin Zeroli and Gaetano Castrovilli. He had started most recent games before going down, posting two shots (one on target), two chances created, 19 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in his last five displays.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Option for Parma tilt Akpa Akpro (undisclosed) "will be on the bench Saturday," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Akpa Akpro is fit enough to be called up after sitting out six matches due to an unspecified muscular injury. He'll provide depth behind Gaetano Castrovilli, Alessandro Bianco, Kevin Zeroli and Kacper Urbanski. He has played four times since joining in January, registering two key passes, two crosses (one accurate), six tackles (three won) and two interceptions.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Unavailable against Parma Pessina "will likely miss the next two matches to continue his rehab," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Pessina made the squad in the last two fixtures despite not being fully ready to play and didn't log any minutes. Monza are getting back Roberto Gagliardini (thigh) and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (undisclosed) after severe injuries in this one, in addition to their usual options.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Gets the call in Inter meeting Castrovilli recorded one cross (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Castrovilli drew his first start since joining Monza on loan but didn't have a great showing and almost exclusively contributed defensively. He got minutes over Kacper Urbanski in this one, while Patrick Ciurria (nose) was sidelined. He'll be an aggressive option in the midfield from here on out. He has registered two shots (zero on target), one key pass, three crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in four appearances.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - Shines defensively versus Inter Bianco won two of four tackles and had six clearnces, three blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Bianco went above and beyond to help the defense contain the opponents, but Inter managed to score three goals anyway. He has recorded three key passes, three crosses (zero accurate), 12 clearances and seven tackles (three won) in the last five games.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Subs in late versus Inter Caprari (undisclosed) drew one foul and had four touches in 13 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Caprari didn't make an impact in his short cameo after missing two matches. Keita and Dany Mota Carvalho figure to stay at the top of the depth chart for a while after this one. He also has to compete with Silvere Ganvoula and Patrick Ciurria (nose).

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Decides Inter game with own goal Kyriakopoulos had an own goal, three crosses (zero accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Kyriakopoulos struggled mightily defensively, as Denzel Dumfries often zoomed past him and outmuscled him on the first Inter goal, while he put it in his own net while guarding Lautaro Martinez on the final one. He has continued producing offensively but has been poor in the back as of late. He has totaled five chances created, 20 crosses (three accurate), five corners and 10 clearnaces in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Provides two helpers versus Inter Mota Carvalho assisted twice to go with three clearnaces and five chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Mota Cvaralho set a new season high in key passes and teed up both Samuele Birindelli, with a back heel flick, and Keita as Monza almost pulled off the upset. He hadn't dished any assist prior to this game, while he scored four times earlier in the season. He has logged two shots (one on target), six chances created, seven crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won) in the last five games.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Strikes in Inter game Birindelli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), four clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Birindelli opened the scoring by keeping his cool in front of the goalie on a deep foray and interplay with Dany Mota Carvalho. It's his second goal of the season. He has quickly recaptured a regular role after missing seven matches due to injury, with the coach moving the pieces across the formation to accommodate him.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Scores in Inter clash Keita drew one foul and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Keita ran the offense in his second consecutive start and hit the net with a gorgeous curled shot late in the first half. He needed a couple of weeks to work on his conditioning after joining, but he quickly established himself as Monza's best weapon. He has notched five shots (one on target), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in four showings.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Gives up three goals against Inter Turati registered seven saves and one clearance and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Turati swatted away a host of attempts on goal, but Inter eventually revved up and completed their comeback with the help of an own goal. He has been fine personally but is stuck behind a sieve-like defense. He has surrendered goals, made 19 saves and kept one clean sheet in the last four rounds. Monza will face Parma at home Saturday.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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