AC Monza Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Gianluca Caprari - Bench spot Saturday Caprari (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Caprari is with the team Saturday, seeing a spot on the bench after an undisclosed injury left him out for two games. He started in 12 of his 23 appearances and did see a spell of seven straight starts at one point, looking to return to that spot in the near future.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Fit for Inter clash Caprari (undisclosed) "has recovered from his injury," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Caprari will likely be a bench option and provide depth in a pair of offensive roles after sitting out four of the last five matches due to minor muscular issues. He has scored once and added five key passes, nine crosses (two accurate), five corners and three tackles (one won) in his last five showings (three starts).

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Suffers nasal fracture Ciurria "won't be available against because he broke his nose in training and needed surgery," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Ciurria could eventually be able to play with a mask but will skip one or two matches given the recency of the injury. He didn't start last week, with Samuele Birindelli playing as a central midfielder. The boss could opt to continue with such a solution or turn to Kacper Urbanski or Gaetano Castrovilli.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - DNP versus Torino Pessina (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Pessina returned to the squad list but wasn't subbed in as anticipated by the coach as he's not totally ready yet. The same thing could happen in the next couple of games following a severe injury.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Wins two tackles versus Torino Castrovilli (lower leg) had one cross (one accurate) and two tackles (two won) in 14 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Castrovilli was deployed in the final minutes after being sidelined for one game due to a bruise. He'll look to avoid further physical problems and earn a progressively bigger role in the midfield in the next few matches. He has totaled two shots (zero on target), one key pass, two crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in three outings since joining.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - DNP in Torino tilt Forson (undisclosed) wasn't fielded during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Forson was back on the bench after a brief absence but didn't see minutes, as has often been the case in recent weeks. He's merely a deep option at this point, especially after Monza added a few more players in January.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Posts two clearances against Torino D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) had two clearances and drew one foul in 70 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Torino.

Impact D'Ambrosio got the start in his return from a minor injury but didn't amass starts, and his side gave up two goals. He has been a fixture of the starting lineup whenever he's been healthy. He has registered five tackles (four won), six interceptions and 12 clearances in his last four showings.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Swings in one cross versus Torino Birindelli (thigh) had one cross (one accurate), drew one foul, committed one and was cautioned in 57 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Birindelli unusually played as a central midfielder with two other fullbacks on the pitch, Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopoulos, but didn't do much in his new role. He'll compete with Patrick Ciurria, Kacper Urbanski and Kevin Zeroli if the coach keeps him in this role.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Three chances created Pereira had seven crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Pereira had a solid outing Sunday against Torino. He didn't contribute to a goal but set two season highs with three chances created and seven crosses. He will look to build on that performance when his team faces Inter Milan on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Makes five saves in defeat Turati made five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Turati allowed two goals Sunday but made five saves in a solid individual effort. His contributions were not enough to secure points for a backline that has struggled all season. He will try to deliver a stronger performance Saturday in what will be a difficult challenge against Inter Milan.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Gets nod in Torino game Birindelli (thigh) is starting in Saturday's clash with Torino.

Impact Birindelli is back in the XI after being sidelined for six weeks with separate injuries. He and Pedro Pereira are starting together, with one of the two adapting to the box-to-box role in lieu of Kacper Urbanski and Patrick Ciurria, who are beginning on the bench.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Starting versus Torino D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) is in the XI to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact D'Ambrosio is getting the nod despite recently missing time, partnering up with Tomas Palacious and Armando Izzo in the back, while Arvid Brorsson and Stefan Lekovic are on the bench.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Called up for Torino fixture Forson (undisclosed) has been included in Monza's squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Forson will be available after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed injury, but he generally has a very small role. He has come off the bench late in just three of the last 12 matches he was an option for.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Will miss some time Carboni (thigh) won't be available versus Torino on Sunday, coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Carboni will sit out at least one fixture due to a thigh injury he suffered last week. Danilo D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) and Armando Izzo (suspension) are back for this one. The other options for the defensive positions are newcomers Arvid Brorsson, Stefan Lekovic and Tomas Palacios.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Unavailable against Torino Caprari will be absent Sunday, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Caprari will skip the second straight game due to an unspecified injury. Dany Mota Carvalho, Patrick Ciurria, Kevin Zeroli and Keita will handle the two roles behind the striker in this one.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Shakes off serious injury Pessina (thigh) "will be with us Sunday but is unlikely to play," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact Pessina will make the squad for the first time since late November due to a thigh tendon tear, but it'll be a while before he sees significant minutes. He was a fixture before getting hurt, notching four key passes, six crosses (one accurate), 15 tackles and 12 interceptions in 11 matches.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Good to go for Torino game D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) "will be selected for Sunday," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact D'Ambrosio will be available after missing three of the last four matches due to muscular ailments. He has generally started when healthy. He could get the nod over either Stefan Lekovic or Arvid Brorsson. He has recorded eight tackles (six won), 10 interceptions and 15 clearances in his last five displays.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Available versus Torino Castrovilli (knock) will be an option Sunday, coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Castrovilli has recuperated from a contusion and will return after missing the previous contest. He has operated as a sub since joining Monza, registering two shots (zero on target), one key pass, one cross (zero accurate) and two interceptions in two cameos.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Fit for Torino tilt Birindelli (thigh) "has shaken off his injury," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Birindelli had a setback last week, but it wasn't severe, and he'll be back after sitting out nearly two months. He could relieve one between Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopoulos on the wings during the match. He has scored once and posted four shots (three on target), seven chances created, 17 crosses (two accurate) and five clearances in his last five displays.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silvere Ganvoula - Just one shot on target in rout loss Ganvoula had one shot (on target) in Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Ganvoula was not impactful Monday. Monza's lead striker only managed one shot on target and unsurprisingly was subbed after 45 minutes. He joined the club from Young Boys a few weeks ago as I Biancorossi try to improve their attacking hand. This was just his third appearance and he is yet to make a material contribution.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes four Turati made two saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Turati was under siege during the match Monday, managing just two saves and allowing four. He has now conceded 1.6 goals per game, one of the highest in Serie A, and has posted just two clean sheets from 22 appearances. He will struggle to improve upon that in Monza's next against Torino, Il Toro have netted in each of their last seven matches.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lekovic - Wins two tackles versus Roma Lekovic (undisclosed) had two interceptions and one block and won two of four tackles in Monday's 4-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Lekovic put up some stats but mostly struggled to keep up with the opponents like the rest of the Monza defenders. He'll compete primarily with Tomas Palacios and Arvid Brorsson going forward. He has notched six tackles (three won), six interceptions, two clearances and four blocks in four matches since moving to Italy.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Completes ban Izzo served a one-game suspension in Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Izzo was sorely missed in the rout. He'll replace Andrea Carboni (thigh) or Stefan Lekovic in the XI against Torino on Sunday. He has posted seven tackles (two won), seven interceptions, 26 clearances and six blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Limps off versus Roma Carboni had one shot (zero on target) and one interception in 76 minutes before leaving Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Roma due to an apparent thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported...

Impact Carboni had a poor showing like most of the Monza players in the rout and left midway through the second half clutching the back of his thigh. Armando Izzo will return from suspension in the next game, while Luca Caldirola and Danilo D'Ambrosio missed this one due to undisclosed injuries.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lekovic - Starting Monday Lekovic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Lekovic is fit as expected for Monday, earning a spot in the starting XI immediately. This comes after only one match out, missing with an undisclosed injury. He has started in his last two appearances and will look to continue in a starting role, although he had yet to earn a start in seven appearances on the team sheet before then.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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