AC Monza Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Omari Forson - Will sit out Roma clash Forson hasn't been named in Monza's squad list to face Roma on Monday.

Impact Forson sustained an undisclosed injury in practice and is set for some tests to address its severity. He's generally a deep option up front, as he has played just five times this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Ruled out for Roma game Castrovilli is absent for Monday's bout with Roma due to a bruise, Monza relayed.

Impact Castrovilli got banged up in training and will be absent for the first time since switching sides. He'll have a week to recover for the next game. Kacper Urbanski and Alessandro Bianco will likely keep starting in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lekovic - Fit for Roma meeting Lekovic (undisclosed) has been selected for Monday's game versus Roma.

Impact Lekovic is good to go after skipping one tilt due to a minor injury and will be in contention to start since Monza are down two regulars in the back, Armando Izzo (suspension) and Danilo D'Ambrosio (undisclosed). He has recorded two tackles, four interceptions and three blocks in three appearances since joining.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Out again Monday Sensi (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Monday's fixture against Roma.

Impact Sensi will sit out the second game in a row due to an unspecified injury. Alessandro Bianco and Kacper Urbanski has started consistently in recent matches, with Gaetano Castrovilli and Kevin Zeroli serving as their deputies.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Will skip Roma tilt Caprari was omitted from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Monday.

Impact Caprari is quickly back on the shelf after returning from injury in the previous game. Dany Mota Carvalho, Patrick Ciurria, Omari Forson and Kevin Zeroli are the other options in his role.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Absent for Roma game D'Ambrosio wasn't selected for Monday's match versus Roma, Monza announced.

Impact D'Ambrosio suffered an undisclosed injury in training late in the week and will undergo some exams in the coming days. Two among newcomers Arvid Brorsson, Tomas Palacios and Stefan Lekovic will start since Armando Izzo (suspension) is sidelined too.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Suffers new injury Birindelli (thigh) "seemed recovered from his problem but got hurt again in training," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Birindelli sat out the past six matches due to a thigh strain and might skip a few more after sustaining a new physical problem. He'll be better assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of his new injury.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Keeps clean sheet versus Lecce Turati (thigh) had five saves and one clearance and didn't concede in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Turati returned from a one-game absence and was unbeaten for just the second time in the season and was busy between the sticks. He has given up seven goals and made 15 saves in his last five outings. Monza will face Roma away Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Inserted in second half versus Lecce Caprari (undisclosed) had one shot on target, two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in 25 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Caprari was fairly fizzy in his cameo after sitting out two matches, but he didn't amass stats, and his team didn't manage to score. He'll split duties with Dany Mota Carvalho and Patrick Ciurria from here on out. He has scored once and logged three shots (two on target), five chances created, nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in his last five showings (three starts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Shows well in Lecce fixture D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) won two of three tackles and had four interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact D'Ambrosio played almost the entire game after missing two due to injury and was instrumental in stopping the opponents. He'll likely start again versus Roma on Monday as Armando Izzo will be unavailable due to a suspension. He has tallied eight tackles (six won), 10 interceptions, 15 clearances and one block in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Will miss Roma fixture Izzo had eight clearances, one interception and one tackle (one won) and was booked for the 10th time in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Izzo had a strong showing as his side was able to keep a rare clean sheet but will be unavailable for the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Tomas Palacios, Arvid Brorsson or Stefan Lekovic (undisclosed) will replace him in the back.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Absent for Lecce bout Sensi hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Lecce.

Impact Sensi got hurt late in the week and will be better assessed in the coming days. He has split time with Alessandro Bianco and newcomers Kacper Urbanski and Gaetano Castrovilli in the midfield in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lekovic - Ruled out for Lecce match Lekovic is missing from Monza's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Lekovic started twice in a row shortly after joining but picked up an unspecified injury during the week. Andrea Carboni, Danilo D'Ambrosio or Arvid Brorsson will replace him in the back.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Selected for Lecce game Turati (thigh) has been included in Lecce's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Turati has shaken a thigh issue that cost him one game and will likely start over Semuel Pizzignacco if in good enough shape. He has made 12 saves and allowed nine goals in his last five outings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Available against Lecce D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) "will be an option Sunday," coach Alessandro Nesta stated.

Impact D'Ambrosio has shaken off a muscular ailment that sidelined him for two weeks and will push newcomers Stefan Lekovic and Tiago Palacios for a spot in the back. He's been a regular when healthy, tallying five tackles (four won), six interceptions and 16 clearances in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Good to go for Lecce fixture Caprari (undisclosed) "has recovered from his injury," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Caprari will be back with the squad after missing two matches due to an unspecified injury. He'll compete for minutes with Patrick Ciurria and Dany Mota Carvalho. He has scored once and posted three shots (two on target), six key passes, 17 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Signs with Monza Keita Balde has agreed to a contract with Monza until June 2025, the side announced.

Impact Keita Balde was a free agent after spending time in Turkey with Sivasspor and was therefore able to join past deadline day. He signed once in 11 appearances in his last stop. He last played a game in early December so he might need time to be in shape. Monza are depleted up front after the departures of Milan Djuric and Daniel Maldini. He also played for Spartak Mosco and Espanyol after leaving Cagliari in 2021.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Scores consolation from the spot Sensi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Sensi scored his first goal of the season in a 30-minute sub appearance. He stepped up to the penalty in the 86th minute with his team already 4-0 down. His goal was then cancelled out even further when another goal came in the 88th minute.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Ruled out for Sunday Turati (thigh) will be unavailable for Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Turati didn't pass a final fitness test and will be absent for at least one game due to a thigh problem. Semuel Pizzignacco will fill in for him between the posts.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Will miss Lazio bout D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game versus Lazio, Monza confirmed.

Impact D'Ambrosio will sit out his second straight game while tending to an unspecified muscular issue. Stefan Lekovic and Tomas Palacios got the nod in the back in the previous match, but Andrea Carboni and Arvid Brorsson are also in the running.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Stays out for Lazio match Caprari (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Lazio.

Impact Caprari will miss his second match in a row due to injury. Two or three among Dany Mota Carvalho, Silvere Ganvoula, Patrick Ciurria, Samuele Vignato and Andrea Petagna will form the frontline in this one.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Absent for Lazio game Akpa Akpro (undisclosed) won't return Sunday versus Lazio, Monza announced.

Impact Akpa Akpro will skip the second contest in a row due to a lingering muscular problem. Two among Kacper Urbanski, Alessandro Bianco, Stefano Sensi and Gaetano Castrovilli will start in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Late call for Lazio match Turati "is nursing a thigh injury but practiced for most of the week. We'll evaluate him closer to the game," coach Salvatore Bocchetti announced.

Impact Turati has escaped without serious issues after leaving early in the previous game but isn't a lock to be available for this one. Semuel Pizzignacco would eventually get the nod if he didn't make it.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Zeroli - Joins Monza Zeroli is transferring to Monza on loan from Milan, the side announced.

Impact Zeroli registered four goals in 15 matches in Serie C with Milan's second team in the first half of the season. He could have a fairly big role despite his age given the departure of Warren Bondo and the fact that Monza are depleted in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - Completes suspension Bianco cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Verona.

Impact Bianco will return against Lazio on Sunday and could supplant Stefano Sensi or Kacper Urbanski in the midfield. He has started in three of his last five outings, registering two shots (zero on target), two crosses (zero accurate), six tackles (four won) and four clearances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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