PEDRO PEREIRA NEWS

Will return against Milan Pereira served a one-match ban in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pereira will likely get the nod over either Tomas Palacios or Arvid Brorsson against Milan on Saturday. He has logged two interceptions, 19 clearances and three blocks in his last five outings, with no clean sheets. He has recorded two or more tackles during in all games during such a stretch, totaling 15 (eight won).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli match Pereira generated three tackles (one won), one block and eight clearances and received his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Pereira had a bounce-back performance after struggling in the previous game, setting a new season high in clearances, but he'll miss the next contest due to yellow-card accumulation. If there are no returns from injury, Tomas Palacios or Stefan Lekovic will fill in for him in the back against Empoli.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Napoli Pereira registered one cross (one accurate), four tackles (three won), one block and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Pereira started as a center-back and ended the game on the wing, which helped him pick up stats on both ends. He has registered 17 tackles (nine won), five interceptions, 14 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Venezia Pereira had one shot (zero on target), four tackles (two won), one interception and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Venezia.

Impact Pereira was decent and put up numbers in the back and had one of the biggest chances of the game for his side on a header. He has tallied four crosses (zero accurate), 13 tackles (six won), six interceptions and 14 clearances in the last five games, playing consistently as a center-back and not on the wing.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Genoa Pereira completed a one-match suspension in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pereira should be back in the XI regardless of the scheme since Samuele Birindelli (thigh) will miss time. He has scored and assisted once in his last five outings, adding three shots (two on target), eight clearances and five crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Genoa Pereira completed a one-match suspension in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pereira should be back in the XI regardless of the scheme since Samuele Birindelli (thigh) will miss time. He has scored and assisted once in his last five outings, adding three shots (two on target), eight clearances and five crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist versus Fiorentina Pereira assisted once to go with four clearances, two tackles (two won) and one chance created and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina

Impact Pereira registered his third assist of the season with a precise cross for Daniel Maldini and did his part defensively. However, he'll have to miss Saturday's away game versus Bologna due to yellow-card accumulation. If Samuele Birindelli and Georgios Kyriakopoulos (undisclosed) are unavailable, the coach will turn to Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Kevin Maussi Martins and Patrick Ciurria on the wings.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer before loss Pereira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Pereira looked to give Monza a spark of hope in the 85th minute, as the midfielder would score a goal before Parma eventually took the lead back. This was a rare goal for Pereira, with it being his first since the 2019 campaign when in the EFL. He also has two assists, giving him three goal contributions in 17 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted on Monday Pereira recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Pereira created a chance and contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception before being substituted for Dany Mota Carvalho in the 71st minute. He has been a consistent presence this campaign, appearing in 14 of the team's 15 matches.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in draw Pedro Pereira assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Venezia.

Impact Pedro Pereira supplied a key assist Sunday as Monza came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with Venezia. In addition to his attacking exploits, the defender provided two tackles (one won) and a clearance to the defensive effort. Through eight appearances (seven starts) Pereira has already equaled his assist total from the previous Serie A campaign (two), which he achieved over 23 appearances (nine starts).

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively against Inter Pereira (undisclosed) had three clearances, one cross (zero on target) and two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Pereira played the whole game but didn't attack a lot due to the caliber of the opponents. He should get more opportunities while Samuele Birindelli (thigh) works his way back from an injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Inter game Pereira avoided substantial injuries and is poised to start versus Inter, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Pereira left a little early due to fatigue but didn't necessitate further tests. He's likely to get the nod for the second time in a row since Samuele Birindelli (thigh) is hurt. He has logged one assist, one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and two clearances in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Pedro Pereira was injured and subbed out in the 78th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina. He assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created befo...

Impact Pereira notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a ball into the box in the 18th minute that found Milan Djuric. It marked the first start of the season for the right back; however, he had to depart early as he suffered an undisclosed injury in the second half.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates winning assist in outstanding performance Pedro Pereira created an assist, executed two crosses (none accurate) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Pereira played an outstanding game on Sunday. He was solid in his defensive duties (three clearance and two tackles) and helped Monza leave the game with three points through his assist to Dany Mota Carvalho's strike. From eight appearances (two starts) this was his second assist.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Juventus clash Pereira won one duel and assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in 24 minutes in Friday's 1-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Pereira got busy in the final third after replacing Georgios Kyriakopoulos as Monza laid siege and picked up a point as he slipped the ball to Valentin Carboni ahead of a lucky goal from distance. It's his first helper of the season. He has started once so far and has tallied 14 crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, and two chances created in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses versus Lecce Pereira generated nine crosses (zero accurate), one interception, and one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Pereira tied Andrea Colpani for most crosses within his team despite coming off the bench but didn't find a teammate in any of them. He's getting minutes as Samuele Birindelli's backup with Patrick Ciurria moving to the left wing in recent matches. He has tallied 11 crosses (two accurate), three clearances, and one key pass.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Benevento Pereira delivered one cross (one accurate), created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Benevento.

Impact Pereira worked just enough space to find Simy in front of goal for the equalizing goal deep into second half added time. It's his fourth goal of the season. He faces Fiorentina on May 23 in the season's final matchday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo scoring streak continues as Juventus beats Cagliari

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his scoring streak with another two goals as Juventus won 2-0 against Cagliari to move second in Serie A

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press