AC MONZA NEWS

Luca Caldirola - Serves suspension Caldirola cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Caldirola will be eligible to play against Atalanta next Sunday. He had started over Andrea Carboni in the past game, and the teammate got hurt in this one. He has totaled two tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception in his last five showings (two starts).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Bows out early against Bologna Carboni had three tackles (two won), two clearances and two crosses in 68 minutes before leaving Saturday's 0-0 draw with Monza at the 68th minute due to an ankle injury, Tuttomerc...

Impact Carboni had a sturdy display in the back but couldn't continue after rolling his ankle. He was replaced by Pedro Pereira, with Samuele Birindelli moving to the left flank. Luca Caldirola will be back from suspension for the next game. Georgios Kyriakopoulos is also a candidate for the position should he be sidelined.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Earns bench spot D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact D'Ambrosio is finally making his way back to play, as he was given a spot on the bench Saturday after recovering from an undisclosed issue that has left him out since March 2. The defender will now look to get back in the starting XI in the club's next contest, having started in 15 of his 19 appearances this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Returns to bench Vignato (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Viganto is finally making his return to the team sheet Saturday, as he was given a bench spot after missing out since Dec. 29 due to a sports hernia. The attacker will most likely remain in a bench role moving forward, as he has only started in three of his 10 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Available for Bologna game Vignato (groin) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Bologna on Saturday.

Impact Vignato is healthy after battling a sports hernia for nearly four months. He'll be back into the mix in a pair of offensive roles, but he's unlikely to get big minutes right away considering the layoff and the fact that his role was inconsistent before the injury. He has scored once and posted seven shots (four on target), four key passes and eight crosses (three accurate) in 10 appearances (three starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Out against Bologna Mota Carvalho (ankle) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Bologna, Monza relayed.

Impact Mota Carvalho is nursing an ankle contusion and will be given some time to heal. Daniel Maldini and Alessio Zerbin might start together in this one, but the coach can go in a few different directions, also depending on the scheme.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Called up for Bologna fixture D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) has been selected for Saturday's game against Bologna, Monza announced.

Impact D'Ambrosio has recuperated from an unspecified muscular injury that cost him the last five matches. He generally competed with Armando Izzo and Andrea Carboni before getting hurt, while Luca Caldirola is suspended for this one. He has posted 14 tackles (nine won), 11 clearances and two blocks in his last five showing, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Questionable for Bologna tilt Mota Carvalho is nursing an ankle bruise that might sideline him for Saturday's clash with Monza, Ansa reported.

Impact Mota Carvalho has avoided major injuries but hasn't trained much during the week because of the problem. He'd likely have a limited role even if he passes a late fitness test. Alessio Zerbin, Daniel Maldini, Patrick Ciurria and Valentin Carboni are candidates to soak up his minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Fires three shots Maldini appeared as a substitute and had three shots off target in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Napoli

Impact Maldini attempted more shots than any of his teammates despite only playing 63 minutes. He replaced the injured Dany Mota Carvalho (ankle) and could be in line for increased minutes if Mota is sidelined.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Assists in loss Birindelli assisted one goal from two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Birindelli registered his second assist of the season when he set up Andrea Colpani's wonder goal. The wing-back mainly had to settle for minutes from the bench during first half of the season, but has now started 10 in a row.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Registers assist Zerbin registered one assist from two chances created and won two of his three tackles in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Zerbin was starting his second game since signing on loan in January. He assisted the opener against his parent club, crossing for Milan Djuric to head home. It was his first attacking return in Serie A.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Scores in defeat Colpani scored with his only shot in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Colpani scored an impressive goal, beating several defenders on his run into the area before curling the ball into the top corner. The goal was his eighth of the season, double the amount he managed in the previous campaign. It also put an end to a run of eight games without finding the net, although he has registered three assists during that time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Scores opener Djuric scored once in two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Djuric put an end to a run of 10 games without a goal, heading home Alessio Zerbin's cross. The striker has equalled his career best of five goals in a season with seven games remaining. He has started each of the last seven games.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes four Di Gregorio conceded four goals and made four saves in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Di Gregorio had a bad day at the office, conceded four goals for the second time this season. The keeper has kept five clean sheets in his last 10 and has kept 11 in total this season. He next faces fourth-placed Bologna on Saturday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Will miss Bologna game Caldirola had one tackle (zero won), one interception and two clearances and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Caldirola returned to the XI after four matches but didn't have a noteworthy performance and will have to sit the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Andrea Carboni will likely be back in the starting lineup Saturday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Completes suspension Pessina served a one-game ban in Monday's 4-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pessina will return against Bologna on Saturday and start over either Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro or in a more offensive role. He has scored three goals, provided an assist and notched four key passes and six tackles (three won) in his last six showings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Forced off early Mota was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Napoli due to injury.

Impact Mota left the match in the 27th minute being replaced by Daniel Maldini. More information about the extent of Mota's injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Bologna.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Continues to deliver the cross Zerbin generated two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Zerbin was back on the pitch for the second consecutive match, in what marked his fifth appearance with his new squad. He landed two accurate crosses on two attempts in each of the last two outings, and he is up to a total of six accurate crosses in his last four appearances.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - All-around effort on display Carboni generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Carboni produced his second shot on target in the last four outings. This also marked the third game within that stretch where he accounted for a chance created. Carboni continues to maintain his duties on the defensive side, with a tackle won in each of the last three games and a current streak of four consecutive matches with two interceptions.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Registers three shots in loss Colpani recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Colpani registered three shots in a match for the first time in six outings, while this marked a second on target in that span. This also marked the seventh consecutive game where he accounted for at least one chance created. Colpani continues to show good accuracy with the cross.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes one in loss Di Gregorio made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact This marked the second time in three outings that Di Gregorio registered more than three saves. He is also up to a total of 14 saves over the last five games, with two clean sheets during that stretch. Up next for Monza is a meeting with Napoli on Sunday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Serves disqualification Bondo completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Bondo will be in contention in Sunday's home game versus Napoli, especially considering that Matteo Pessina is suspended. He had started thrice in a row before the disqualification since Roberto Gagliardini was banged up, scoring once and adding five shots (two on target), seven tackles (five won) and five clearances.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Sent off against Torino Pessina had one interception, drew one foul and was booked twice in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Pessina had a quiet showing on either end and committed two bookable fouls, hitting the showers early after 72 minutes. He'll be sidelined for next Sunday's home game versus Napoli. Warren Bondo, Dany Mota Carvalho and Valentin Carboni will be candidates to replace him depending on how offensive-minded the coach decides to be.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Probable for Torino clash D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) is expected to return in Saturday's away game versus Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact D'Ambrosio wasn't mentioned among the absentees by coach Raffaele Palladino in the pre-game presser and should be back after being sidelined for two matches because of a minor injury. Armando Izzo has taken his place while he dealt with a couple of physical problems and has been solid. He has tallied 14 tackles (nine won), 11 clearances and two interceptions in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Stays out for Torino game Vignato (groin) "is recovering but is still unable to practice with the rest of the team," coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Vignato hasn't been able to recuperate from his sports hernia during the break and will miss his tenth game in a row, and likely more since he'll need a period of ramp-up after getting cleared. Daniel Maldini and Valentin Carboni have alternated at his position in recent fixtures.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE