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Dany Mota - Paltry versus Napoli Mota Carvalho drew four fouls and had two shots (zero on target) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Mota Carvalho had a so-so display even though he was tasked with a bigger role sans Balde Keita (thigh). He has hit the net once in the last five matches, adding 11 shots (four on target), five chances created and three crosses (one accurate).

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Andrea Carboni - Holds his own against Napoli Carboni had three tackles (one won), eight clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Carboni had a busy and impressive display while under pressure even though his side's resistance couldn't last for the entire game. He should stay involved even should Danilo D'Ambrosio and Armando Izzo (thigh) return. He has tallied seven tackles (four won), five interceptions and 20 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to one clean sheet.

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Pedro Pereira - 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.

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Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Active in Napoli match Kyriakopoulos generated seven crosses (one accurate), three clearances, one key pass and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Kyriakopoulos reprised his role on the wing following a suspension and was productive as usual, leading his club in deliveries, but not particularly accurate. He has assisted once and totaled six shots (zero on target), 10 key passes, 22 crosses (six accurate) and 11 clearances in his last five outings.

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Gianluca Caprari - Takes two shots against Napoli Caprari registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Caprari stepped in for Balde Keita (thigh) and was the most productive man for his side on offense. He'll have a regular role if the starter skips more matches. He has logged seven shots (two on target), three key passes, 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in the last six fixtures (one start).

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Luca Caldirola - Busy in Napoli contest Caldirola had one tackle (zero won), six clearances, one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Caldirola drew his first start in months as Armando Izzo and Danilo D'Ambrosio were both out due to thigh problems in this one and, while he had a decent shift overall, he lost Scott McTominay on the game-winning goal. He has recorded two tackles (one won), three interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks in the last three rounds.

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Stefano Turati - Gives up one goal versus Napoli Turati made four saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Turati batted away a few menacing attempts but came out with the wrong timing on a cross, allowing Scott McTominay to bag a relatively easier header. He has surrendered nine goals and made 17 saves in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Monza will face Juventus away next Sunday.

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Armando Izzo - Out for Napoli game Izzo (thigh) was omitted from Monza's squad list to face Napoli on Saturday.

Impact Izzo will skip at least one contest due to a thigh injury he suffered last week. Luca Caldirola, Tomas Palacios, Stefan Lekovic and Arvid Brorsson are the next men up at the position.

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Keita Balde - Will miss time Keita (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Napoli.

Impact Keita could be sidelined for further fixtures as the team has yet to disclose the full extent of his injury. Gianluca Caprari, Silvere Ganvoula and Andrea Petagna are candidates to step in next to Dany Mota Carvalho.

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Pedro Pereira - 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.

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Gianluca Caprari - Peppy in Venezia game Caprari drew two fouls and generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Venezia.

Impact Caprari played more minutes than usual since Keita (thigh) got hurt in the first half and was tough to contain for the opponents, although his team didn't find a way to score. He and Silvere Ganvoula would benefit if the starter missed time. He has come off the bench in the last five matches, registering five shots (two on target), two key passes, seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners.

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Dany Mota - Fires four shots against Venezia Mota Carvalho drew two fouls and registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Venezia.

Impact Mota Carvalho shouldered the weight of the attack after Balde Keita (thigh) subbed off and led his team in attempts but was rarely dangerous. He has scored once, assisted twice and added nine shots (four on target), 10 key passes and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.

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Patrick Ciurria - Productive in Venezia bout Ciurria generated six crosses (one accurate), one key pass, two clearances and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Venezia.

Impact Ciurria co-led his team in deliveries along with Samuele Birindelli but was rarely on point. He might switch positions and play centrally with the return of Georgios Kyriakopoulos from suspension. He has notched two shots (zero on target), three chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in the last four tilts (two starts).

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Samuele Birindelli - Dynamic offensively against Venezia Birindelli (undisclosed) won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Venezia...

Impact Birindelli shined in the final third, leading his team in a couple of stats, but was steamrolled by Mikael Egill Ellertsson on the other end on the game-winning goal. He has scored once and notched six chances created, four crosses (three accurate), 19 crosses (seven accurate) and six tackles (five won) in the last six contests (all starts).

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Andrea Carboni - Wins three tackles in Venezia match Carboni (thigh) registered three tackles (three won), three clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Venezia.

Impact Carboni played most of the game despite missing more than a month due to a thigh problem and turned in a good shift, and his side conceded after he was replaced. He should recapture a consistent role especially with Armando Izzo (thigh) and Danilo D'Ambrosio (ankle) hurt. He has tallied 12 tackles (seven won), six interceptions and 22 clearances in his last five displays, with one clean sheet.

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Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Clears disqualification Kyriakopoulos completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Venezia.

Impact Kyriakopoulos will be eligible to play against Napoli on Saturday and likely start over either Patrick Ciurria or Kacper Urbanski, as the former can handle a few different roles. He has assisted once and added seven shots (one on target), 10 chances created and 20 crosses (six accurate) in his last five showings.

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Stefano Turati - Beaten late in Venezia meeting Turati recorded three saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Venezia.

Impact Turati kept his team afloat with a couple of big saves, but Daniel Fila wriggled free in the six-yard box on the goal. He has made 20 saves and surrendered 11 goals in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Monza will host Napoli on Saturday.

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Armando Izzo - Forced off early against Veneza Izzo had two clearances and two interceptions before leaving Saturday's 1-0 loss to Venezia at the 50th minute due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Izzo was on point in the back, as his side conceded after he bowed out, but had to be helped off the pitch after tweaking his thigh and looked to be in considerable pain. He's set to be examined before next Saturday's home game versus Napoli. Luca Caldirola replaced him off the bench, teaming up with Andrea Carboni and Pedro Pereira defensively.

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Keita Balde - Exits Venezia match in first half Keita left Saturday's game against Venezia after just 26 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Keita didn't record stats during his time on the pitch and was in significant pain after pulling up during a sprint. He'll take some tests in the next few days. Gianluca Caprari was picked over other attackers to replace him in this one.

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Andrea Carboni - Starts in defense Carboni (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Carboni has returned to the team sheet Saturday after a spell on the sidelines due to a thigh injury, missing the club's past five outings. He will look to continue in this spot now that he is fit again, as he has started in 19 of his 20 appearances this campaign.

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Samuele Birindelli - Starting Saturday Birindelli (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli was expected to be an option Saturday and is, with the midfielder earning a spot on the right-flank immediately in his return. He is a regular starter when fit and should continue in this role moving forward, starting in 1 of his 14 appearances.

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Danilo D`Ambrosio - Suffers ankle injury D'Ambrosio has been ruled out for Saturday's bout with Venezia due to an ankle sprain, Il Cittadino reported.

Impact D'Ambrosio could be sidelined for further matches depending on the severity of the injury. Luca Caldirola, Andrea Carboni and Tomas Palacios are the top candidates to take his place in the back.

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Kevin Zeroli - Out for Venezia clash Zeroli (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match against Venezia, Monza announced.

Impact Zeroli will skip the second contest in a row due to a muscular injury. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro has gotten the nod in the past two matches. Roberto Gagliardini and Kacper Urbanski are also options at the position.

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Andrea Carboni - Selected for Venezia match Carboni has been named in Monza's squad list to face Venezia on Saturday.

Impact Carboni is returning after missing five tilts due to a thigh injury. If he's in good enough shape, he could be in contention to replace Georgios Kyriakopoulos (suspension) and Danilo D'Ambrosio (ankle). He has logged 10 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 24 clearances and four blocks in his last five outings (all starts), contributing to one clean sheet.

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Samuele Birindelli - Available against Venezia Birindelli (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Birindelli will avoid missing time after exiting early in the previous match and should stay in the XI since Monza are shorthanded. He has started in five consecutive matches, scoring once and adding three shots (all on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won).

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