AC MONZA NEWS

Roberto Gagliardini - Wins one tackles against Cagliari Gagliardini (shoulder) had one off-target shot, one cross (zero accurate), and one tackle (one won) in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Gagliardini saw limited action in his return and did a little bit of everything. He should be back in the XI against Torino, also because Warren Bondo is suspended. He has notched six tackles (four won), three key passes, three clearances and one assist in his last five showings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Suspended for Torino tilt Bondo had four tackles (two won), two clearances and one block and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Bondo stayed in the XI even though Roberto Gagliardini was available and worked hard. However, he will be unavailable against Torino on March 30 due to yellow card accumulation. The veteran teammate should be back in the XI, while Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Jose Machin will be the top deputies in the midfield.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Earns eight minutes Saturday Colombo registered two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Colombo has seen a major drop in his playtime recently, as he earned his first appearance in three matches Saturday, notching a meer eight minutes off the bench, registering two shots in his time on the field. The forward will just hope to see more minutes again soon, as he was a regular starter to begin the season, recording five goal contributions in his 22 appearances, with 15 of those being starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Whips in five crosses Colpani generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Colpani saw his highest amount of crosses in a game over his last eight appearances, whipping in five during Saturday's win. He also added on a decent two shots and three chances created, only falling one short of his season-high in chances created. He will now look to continue to add to his 11 goal contributions after notching two assists in the club's last contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Decent in the attack Mota Carvalho generated three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Mota Carvalho was not at his best Saturday but still saw a decent contribution in the attack, notching two chances created, three shots and three crosses in only 63 minutes of play. The forward continues to see regular time as a starter, getting the start in 20 of 28 appearances while notching four goals on 37 shots and two assists on 26 chances created.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Nets goal again Maldini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Maldini continued his hot streak Saturday, now having scored in back-to-back games and netting three goals in his past four appearances after finding the back of the net in the 41st minute. This gives the attacker four goal contributions since joining the club, with all of them coming in his past five appearances. He also earned his first start with the club against Cagliari, hoping to continue in that role moving forward after his great stretch inform.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Clean sheet against Cagliari Di Gregorio made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Di Gregorio had a very quiet day in net Saturday, not facing a single shot on net as he led his team to a clean sheet and win. This gave the keeper his 11th clean sheet of the season, with his last coming only three appearances ago. He will look to continue this into his next match, looking to capture another clean sheet against Torino when the club resumes play on March 30.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Option for Cagliari match Gagliardini (shoulder) "will return in Saturday's game versus Cagliari," coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Gagliardini has shaken off a shoulder sprain he picked up two weeks ago and has generally started over Warren Bondo, but that might hinge on his fitness level, as the teammate has fared well in relief. He has assisted once and added five tackles (three won), three chances created and three shots in his last four showings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Plays full game against Genoa Mari recorded nine clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Genoa.

Impact Mari recorded fantastic defensive stats, but gave away a penalty in the 50th minute. He has accumulated 26 clearances, ten interceptions and eight tackles in the last eight games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Sets up two goals against Genoa Colpani assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Genoa.

Impact Colpani set up Matteo Pessina in the eighth minute and Dany Mota Carvalho in the 18th minute. Colpani also completed a dribble. He now has three assists in the last four games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Scores off the bench against Genoa Maldini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Genoa.

Impact Maldini replaced Dany Mota Carvalho in the 75th minute and scored the winner in the 79th minute. He also completed a dribble. He has come off the bench in the last four consecutive games and has accumulated three goals involvements.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Nets opener against Genoa Pessina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Pessina scored the opener in the eight minute assisted by Andrea Colpani. Pessina completed a dribble and also recorded two tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has been in fantastic form lately and has four goals contributions in the last four games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores against Genoa Mota Carvalho scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Mota Carvalho doubled Monza's lead in the 18th minute assisted by Andrea Colpani. Mota Carvalho created a chance and also made a clearance off the line. He now has five goals involvements in the last 10 games. He was replaced by Daniel Maldini in the 75th minute.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes two against Genoa Di Gregorio recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Genoa.

Impact Di Gregorio registered four saves and two clearances, but let in two goals. He has recorded 31 saves in the last nine games and has accumulated five clean sheets.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Will miss Genoa fixture D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) won't return versus Genoa on Saturday, coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact D'Ambrosio will skip his second tilt in a row due to an unspecified injury. Armando Izzo is back from suspension and will compete for two spots with Pablo Mari and Luca Caldirola.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Ruled out for Genoa game Gagliardini (shoulder) "won't be available Saturday," coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Gagliardi hurt his shoulder early in the past game and will skip at least one game because of it. Warren Bondo will likely get the nod in the midfield, while Jose Machin and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro will provide depth at the position.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Held in check by Roma Djuric drew three fouls, won six duels and registered two shots (zero on goal) and one block in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Roma.

Impact Djuric grazed the woodwork with a crafty header early in the game, but it was all downhill for his team after that and he didn't do much more. Despite being a regular, he has yet to score since joining Roma, tallying one assist, eight off-target shots and three chances created in six games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Creates three chances against Roma Maldini registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), three key passes and two corners in 24 minutes in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Maldini had strong volume considering the limited playing time. He has been impactful in a bench role as of late and could find his way into the XI soon, although the competition isn't lacking. He has scored and assisted once in the last three matches, adding six chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and there shots (two on target).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Decent in Roma clash Birindelli registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), three clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Birindelli was pretty dynamic and contributed across the board despite the heavy defeat for his side. He has captured a regular role for the first time in the season in the last six fixtures, recording 10 crosses (four accurate), six interceptions, five key passes and five tackles (four won).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Lively despite loss to Roma Mota Carvalho registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate), three chances created and three corners in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Mota Carvalho was one of the few bright spots for his team in the rough loss, leading it in deliveries and key passes. He has scored once and added four shots (one on target), six chances created and 21 crosses (10 accurate) in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Doesn't feature against Roma Ciurria (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Ciurria was back on the bench after being sidelined for three weeks due to a knee injury but didn't get minutes. He'll compete primarily with Valentin Carboni and Andrea Colpani if the coach sticks with the scheme he has been using lately.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Clears suspension Izzo served a one-game ban in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Izzo was sorely missed and will likely return to the XI over Luca Caldirola against Genoa on Saturday. He started three games in a row before the disqualification, posting three tackles (all won), four interceptions and 12 clearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Carboni - Dishes assist in Roma game Carboni assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one interception, two tackles (zero won) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Carboni dropped to the bench as the coach went with a more defensive look but came in early as Roberto Gagliardini (shoulder) got hurt in the first half. He didn't have a great outing but set up Andrea Carboni late, registering his third assist of the season. It's his first goal contribution in two months. He has posted five shots (two on target), five chances created and four crosses (one accurate) in the last five rounds (two starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Scores against Monza Carboni scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Carboni had more success on offense than in the back, finding his first goal of the season with a screamer in the top corner. He has risen to prominence in the past month, starting four games in a row even if all the other defenders were available. He has recorded three key passes, eight crosses (two accurate) and 11 clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Blown away by Roma Di Gregorio registered two saves, one clearance and one punch and conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Roma.

Impact Di Gregorio did what he could but his defense unusually came apart in this one. He had kept four clean sheets in five games, subbing off in the other one, before the romp. He has made 17 saves in the last six rounds. Monza will face Genoa away Saturday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE