AC MONZA NEWS

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Sends seven crosses Kyriakopoulos had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Kyriakopoulos sent more than six crosses in a match for the third time in 12 appearances on the season, and this also marked the third time in that span that he recorded at least three accurate crosses. Additionally, he accounted for a minimum of three chances created for the third time within the campaign. On the defensive side, he registered at least two tackles won for the fifth time this year.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Two chances created in loss Carvalho generated three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Carvalho set season highs with two chances created and three shots in the match. This also marked the fourth time in 10 appearances that he accounted for at least 15 completed passes. Finally, he tied his season high with two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Three shots in defeat Maldini had three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Maldini recorded a minimum of three shots and one on target for a second consecutive outing. This also marked his second straight game accounting for a chance created, at least three crosses and one accurate cross, while his two accurate crosses marked a new season high.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes once in defeat Turati made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Despite the loss, Turati limited opponents to no more than one goal for the second consecutive and fourth time this season. This also marked the fifth time this season that he recorded at least four saves. Up next for Monza is a meeting with Torino on November 24.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Comes in late against Lazio Petagna (pneumonia) subbed in at the 89th minute in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Petagna made a very brief appearance in his return after sitting out two months. He'll duel with Mirko Maric for backup duties behind Milan Djuric from here on out.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - WIll skip Lazio contest Ciurria (knee) will be sidelined Saturday as he's undergoing treatment, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Ciurria has yet to debut this campaign as he's still dealing with the consequences of a knee injury that kept him out for months. Pedro Pereira, Georgios Kyriakopoulos and Samuele Birindelli will be the options on the wings.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Out against Lazio D'Ambrosio will be unavailable for Saturday's match versus Lazio, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact D'Ambrosio will miss his first match of the season due to an unspecified injury. He recently got a rare start while he has come off the bench in most fixtures so far, usually replacing Armando Izzo. Luca Caldirola will be the top defensive defensive deputy without him.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Sidelined for Lazio match Forson (undisclosed) won't be called up for Sunday's clash with Lazio, coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Forson will skip his second contest in a row while dealing with an undisclosed injury. He has gotten minutes just twice this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Will return versus Lazio Petagna (illness) will be an option versus Lazio, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Petagna will be back after dealing with pneumonia and an extended period of time to get back into playing shape. He last played in early September. He'll resume deputizing Milan Djuric up front. He has played thrice so far, tallyign four off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and one interception.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Unused against Milan Birindelli didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Milan.

Impact Birindelli was back on the squad list but will have to wait for his opportunity to play. He'll likely supplant Pedro Pereira once fully healthy, but it could be a while before it happens since he's been out for a couple of months.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Doesn't play against Milan Pessina didn't start and get minutes versus Milan due to a knock, coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Pessina was called up but surprisingly omitted from the XI, although the reason was injury-related and not technical. Since he was still an option, he should be able to return to the XI next week.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Under pressure in Milan clash Carboni drew one foul and recorded two tackles (one won) and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Carboni was the busiest among Monza defenders, as his side did a decent job in containing Milan in this one, even though they gave up one goal. He has posted 10 tackles (six won), eight interceptions and 24 clearances in his last five performances, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Bouncy off the bench against Milan Caprari won two of three tackles and registered three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in 12 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Caprari didn't get much action but was still one of the most impactful attackers for his team in the final push to level. He'll have a deputy role if Daniel Maldini and Dany Mota Carvalho stay healthy. He has assisted once and notched nine key passes, 10 crosses (four accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Decent in Milan fixture Kyriakopoulos created one scoring chance and had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Kyriakopoulous continued to serve as a secondary threat for his side in the final third but wasn't as precise as in other instances with his deliveries. He has posted one goal and one assist in the last five rounds, adding seven shots (two on target), six chances created and 25 crosses (five accurate).

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Pedestrian in Milan clash Mota Carvalho drew two fouls and had two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Mota Carvalho didn't get much going as other attackers ran the offense in this one. He hasn't scored in the past three matches following a brace, logging six shots (two on target), two key passes and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last four.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Wasteful versus Milan Maldini registered five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Maldini led the charge offensively for his side, pacing it in attempts, after coming off the bench twice due to a shoulder knock but left a pair of juicy opportunities on the table due to imperfect finishes. He has logged nine shots (two on target), one key pass and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances. He last scored on September 1st.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Beaten once by Milan Turati recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Turati had multiple brilliant saves to keep his team in the game but couldn't do much more on the goal, as Tijjani Reijnders tucked it home after he had denied Alvaro Morata. He has kept one clean sheet in the last four rounds, making 13 saves and surrendering five goals. Monza will host Lazio next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Earns bench spot Birindelli (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Birindelli is finally back with the club, returning to the team sheet after eight matches out. He did start in the opening two games of the season before his injury, so he will hope to see some time off the bench before hopefully starting in their next contest.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Forson - Will miss Milan tilt Forson won't be available against Milan on Saturday, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Forson has come in late in just a couple of matches so far. Dany Mota Carvalho, Daniel Maldini, Gianluca Caprari and Samuel Vignato top the hierarchy in the two spots behind the striker.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Absent versus Milan Sensi (undisclosed) won't be an option against Milan, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Sensi has been available for just a couple of games this season, without getting minutes, due to multiple unspecified muscular injuries. Matteo Pessina, Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco will continue to do the heavy lifting in the midfield since Roberto Gagliardini (thigh) is out long-term.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Out for Milan tilt Petagna (pneumonia) won't be called up versus Milan, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Petagna will continue to miss time while working his way back after dealing with pneumonia for a couple of weeks and might be given the next break to be fully ready. Milan Djuric and Mirko Maric have starred as the no.9 while he recovers.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Fit for Milan clash Birindelli (undisclosed) "has returned with the group," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Birindelli is poised to resume being an option but last played back in August due to consecutive muscular injuries. Pedro Pereira should hold onto the starting job a while longer. He has tallied one shot on target, one key pass, 10 crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Completes suspension Bondo served his one-game disqualification in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Bondo will likely reprise starting versus Milan, replacing either Alessandro Bianco or an attacker, with Matteo Pessina moving to no.10 in the second case. He has gotten the call in all but one game so far. He has totaled eight tackles (six won), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in the last four rounds.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Undergoes thigh surgery Gagliardini had surgery to repair the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh, Monza announced.

Impact Gagliardini has struggled to stay due to multiple physical problems to open the season and opted for the surgical route to address them. He'll be back at some point in 2025. Warren Bondo, Matteo Pessina, Alessandro Bianco and Stefano Sensi (undisclosed) will handle the two or three spots in the midfield going forward.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Productive in return Caldirola generated one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Caldirola had not seen any action in Serie A since Sept. 1 prior to starting Wednesday's match. He looked solid in his return to the competition as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes, made six clearances and blocked three shots in his full 90 minutes of action. Now that he's fully fit, he should return to being a regular in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE