AC MONZA NEWS

Roberto Gagliardini - Forced off early against Roma Gagliardini left Saturday's match versus Roma after 22 minutes due to a shoulder injury, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Gagliardini got hurt almost right away due to a hard fall and bowed out after trying to play through it. He was substituted by Valentin Carboni, with Matteo Pessina returning to his usual role in front of the defense next to Warren Bondo, who got a rare start. He'll be evaluated ahead of Saturday's away game versus Monza.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Remains on the mend Vignato (groin) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Roma, Monza relayed.

Impact Vignato has been diagnosed with sports hernia back in January and hasn't been seen since as he's struggling to heal from the tricky injury. Valentin Carboni, Daniel Maldini and Alessio Zerbin have soaked up his minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Ruled out for Roma match D'Ambrosio hasn't been called up by Monza for Saturday's game against Roma.

Impact D'Ambrosio would have likely substituted Armando Izzo (suspension) but picked up a late physical problem. Two among Andrea Carboni, Luca Caldirola and Davide Bettella will join Pablo Mari in the back Saturday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Available versus Roma Ciurria (knee) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Roma, Monza informed.

Impact Ciurria is good to go after sitting out three weeks due to knee soreness. He'll be an option in multiple roles but might begin as a sub since his teammates have fared well while he was out, especially Samuele Birindelli, Valentin Carboni and Daniel Maldini. He has tallied four chances created, nine crosses (three accurate) and 16 tackles (nine won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Keeps clean sheet against Salernitana Di Gregorio (head) registered three saves and didn't concede Saturday's 2-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Di Gregorio avoided missing time after a head wound and contributed to the win with two great saves on Loum Tchaouna while the result was still hanging in the balance. He has kept four clean sheets in the last five games, making 15 saves. Monza will host Roma on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Wins three tackles in Salernitana tilt Carboni recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one block, three clearances and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Carboni was one of the only two Monza defenders who played the whole game, thus earning the clean sheet, his second in the past month. He has started over Luca Caldirola in the last three games and has recorded six crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (all won), four interceptions and three blocks in the most recent four.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Swings in five crosses versus Salernitana Birindelli won two duels and had five crosses (two accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Birindelli has taken over the right wing in the last five games, partially thanks to Patrick Ciurria's knee injury, and has routinely furnished solid performances on both ends. He has totaled three key passes, eight crosses (four accurate), and six interceptions in such a stretch.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Carboni - Creates three chances in Salernitana match Carboni drew one foul and generated three crosses (one accurate), three key passes and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Carboni had a decent showing in the final third while drawing his second start in a row thanks to a slight tactical tweak. He has been in the XI in three of the last five fixtures, posting six chances created, four crosses (one accurate) and three shots (two on target). He last contributed to a goal on Jan. 6.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Produces against Salernitana Mota Carvalho had 11 crosses (five accurate), two chances created, one interception and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Mota Carvalho didn't fire a shot but recorded a new season high in deliveries, vastly pacing his side in such a category. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots (one on target) and 21 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches. Monza will host Roma on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Suspended for next match Izzo had three shots (three on goal), one interception and two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Izzo was surprisingly busy on the opposing box and turned in a solid shift in the back but will have to sit the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Danilo D'Ambrosio or Luca Caldirola will take his place versus Roma at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Sets up teammate against Salernitana Gagliardini assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one block, and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Gagliardi had a well-rounded display as he picked up stats on both ends and interplayed with Daniel Maldini ahead of the opening goal, recording his second assist of the season. He has totaled three key passes, five tackles and two interceptions in the last three rounds.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Provides assist versus Salernitana Djuric won nine duels and assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Djuric paced his team in attempts but wasn't precise and made up for that with an assist for Matteo Pessina with a great flick-on. He also co-led his side in key passes in his busiest performance since joining. He has yet to score with his new and has logged six off-target shots, three chances created and three tackles.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Seals Salernitana match Pessina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Pessina put the finishing touches on the victory with a little lob in a one-on-one with the goalie after a deep foray. He scored for the second straight game and is now up to four goals in the season. He has added an assist, three shots, two chances created and 11 tackles (five won) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Scores versus Salernitana Maldini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Maldini saw decent minutes for the first time since joining Monza and broke the deadlock with a pretty curled shot from the left-hand side of the box. The strong showing should help him going forward even though Monza have a few options in his role. He has tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), three chances created and four crosses (one accurate) in three appearances off the bench since transferring.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - In goal as expected Di Gregorio (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Di Gregorio returns from a head injury which forced him off early last week against Milan. The keeper hasn't allowed a goal in his past four Serie A appearances while making 12 saves.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Cleared for Salernitana game Di Gregorio (head) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Salernitana, Monza announced.

Impact Di Gregorio needed to get a few stitches but didn't suffer ulterior consequences and should stay in the XI. He has always started when healthy. He has kept three clean sheets and made 12 saves in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Not selected for Salernitana match Ciurria (knee) wasn't named in Monza's squad list to face Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Ciurria will miss his third game in a row while tending to an unspecified knee issue. The coach switched things up in the last game and went with a scheme with more attackers, using Valentin Carboni along with Andrea Colpani and Dany Mota Carvalho. Alessio Zerbin and Daniel Maldini could also get more minutes while he's out.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Assists from the bench Maldini registered an assist, had one shot off target and took two corners in Sunday's 4-2 win over AC Milan.

Impact Maldini was making only his second appearance for Monza and registered his first ever Serie A assist. He was one of two players on loan from AC Milan to register attacking returns against their former club. It must have been a strange feeling for the son of Milan legend Paulo Maldini to assist the goal that ultimately led to a damaging defeat.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Picks up assist Colpani registered one assist from two chances created, attempted four crosses (one accurate) and took two corners in Sunday's 4-2 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Colpani picked up his second assist of the campaign when his pass found Dany Mota Carvalho in the area for the second. The midfielder has impressed this season, starting all but one game and finding the next seven times. He has created more chances (38) than any of his teammates this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Scores against parent club Colombo came off the bench to score with his only shot in Sunday's 4-2 win versus AC Milan.

Impact AC Milan will be ruing the decision not to add a clause in the loan agreement to prohibit Colombo from playing against his parent club. He finished AC Milan off with a low finish into the bottom corner deep into stoppage time. The striker was a regular starter during the first half of the season but has recently found starts harder to come by. He has found the net four times and is one goal away from beating his personal best.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Scores first Serie A goal Bondo scored with his only shot and created once chance in Sunday's 4-2 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Bondo was introduced in the 66th minute and scored a goal he will never forget to put his team ahead late on. The midfielder did not see much action in the first half of the season but has appeared in each of the last eight games, making four starts.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Performs well in huge win Mota Carvalho scored once from three shots (one on target) and delivered five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-2 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Mota Carvalho was deployed at left wing-back and played his part in a massive win for his side. He won the penalty that led to the opener and curled in a second for his third of the season. He ranked first among his teammates for shots and crosses and created one chance. It would be no surprise to see him continue in the role when Monza face Salernitana on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Scores and assists Pessina scored from the penalty spot and registered an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over AC Milan.

Impact Pessina calmly finished from the spot for his third of the season and went on to claim an assist when his pass found Lorenzo Colombo late on for the fourth. The midfielder has started every game this season and has three goals, all of which have come from penalties, and two assists.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Doesn't play against Milan D'Ambrosio (illness) was an unused sub in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milan.

Impact D'Ambrosio was back in the squad, but the coach stuck with Armando Izzo, who had another solid display. He might have to wait for his next opportunity, as he was previously playing consistently because his teammate wasn't totally fit.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Subbed off versus Milan Di Gregorio recorded two saves in 43 minutes before leaving Sunday's game against Milan due to a possible head injury, Goal informed.

Impact Di Gregorio had a good start but had to bow out due to a noticeable cut caused by a collision with a teammate. He'll undergo some tests to determine whether there could be more serious problems. His deputy Alessandro Sorrentino came off the bench to replace him.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE