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Danilo D`Ambrosio - Draws two fouls in Empoli clash D'Ambrosio (thigh) took two shots (one on target), drew two fouls, and had one clearance in 45 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Empoli.

Impact D'Ambrosio saw his string of starts come to an end due to an ailment but replaced Armando Izzo at half time. The two might split minutes from here on out. He has recorded eight tackles (seven won), nine clearances, and one interception in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Whips in six crosses Mota Carvalho registered two shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Empoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Mota Carvalho had one of his best matches of the season without bagging a goal contribution despite the loss, recording his season-high for crosses in a contest, whipping in six in his 90 minutes of play. The forward has now started in the club's past six matches after a spell where he only had one start in seven games. He will hope to hold that position moving forward and to register some more goal contributions, as he has only notched three in 20 appearances this campaign after six in 29 appearances last season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Leads match in crosses Colpani generated three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Empoli.

Impact Colpani not only notched a match-high in crosses Sunday, but he also matched his season-high, whipping in nine in the loss. He continues to be a regular starter this campaign, only having been left out of the starting XI once all season while playing in every one of the club's contests thus far. He will be in search of his seventh goal contribution of the season in the team's next contest against Sassuolo on Sunday, as he has now gone nine matches since his last after a flying start to the campaign.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Six crosses in loss Kyriakopoulos generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Kyriakopoulos returned to the starting XI Sunday after serving off the bench last match following a two-match stretch where he went unused, notching a decent six crosses, two shots and one chance created in his 90 minutes of play. He will hope to gain the start again next contest, as he has now gone six appearances without a goal contribution following a span of four matches where he had three assists.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Sorrentino - Allows three against Empoli Sorrentino recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Sorrentino struggled to stay solid in net Sunday, allowing three goals while only registering two saves in the loss. The goalie only took over the starting role three contests ago after Michele Di Gregorio went down with a knee injury. He has been slightly underwhelming in those three matches, only registering two saves in each game while allowing 10 goals across that span. He will hope to pick up a decent performance against Sassuolo before Gregorio returns, as he is scheduled for a return in two matches against Verona on Feb. 11.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Serves disqualification Birindelli cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Empoli.

Impact Birindelli has had mostly a backup role throughout the season, deputizing Pedro Pereira, Patrick Ciurria, and Georgios Kyriakopoulos on either flank. He has posted two shots (one on target), one kye pass, and two crosses (both accurate) in his last four appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Probable for Empoli game D'Ambrosio wasn't mentioned in the list of absentees by coach Raffaele Palladino.

Impact D'Ambrosio didn't necessitate to take tests after leaving early in the previous game and will be in contention in a pair of spots with Armando Izzo, Pablo Mari, and Andrea Carboni. He has started ten games in a row, although they have rarely been whole in the back. He has registered 15 tackles (11 won), two interceptions, and eight clearances in the most recent five, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Will miss Empoli game Vignato won't be called up for Sunday's clash with Empoli, coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Vignato picked up an injury during the week and won't be an option. He has played just once in the last five games he was available for as Valentin Carboni has outshined him.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Returning against Sassuolo Carboni (foot) "has recovered well and has been reinserted in the group, even though he misses the game rhythm a little," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Carboni will be back after missing a month due to a microfracture but will likely be eased into action, also because all the other Monza defenders are healthy. He has generally started when they were short-handed. He has tallied 10 tackles (five won), 12 clearances, and three interceptions in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Will sit out Empoli clash Birindelli had one accurate cross, one clearance, and one off-target shot and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Birindelli didn't do much off the bench and won't be an option Sunday. He's generally used as a sub as Patrick Ciurria, Pedro Pereira, and Georgios Kyriakopoulos are ahead of him in the pecking order on the wings.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Peppy off the bench in Inter game Kyriakopoulos registered two shots (one on goal), two interceptions, one tackle (one won), and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-5 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Kyriakopoulous was brought off the pine at halftime and had more juice than most of his teammates in the romp. He hadn't played in the past two matches after a run of starts. He'll compete especially with Pedro Pereira and Patrick Ciurria the rest of the way, as the coach has gone back and forth on the wings. He has notched five shots (one on target), one chance, and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Creates two chances versus Inter Colpani had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two key passes, and two corners in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Colpani wasn't impressive but picked up a meager amount of stats across the board on offense. He has tailed off after a glorious start and hasn't scored since late November. He has recorded 11 shots (two on target), four chances created, and 12 crosses (two accurate) in the last six rounds. Monza will face Empoli away next Sunday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Swings in four crosses against Inter Mota Carvalho generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), one key pass, and two corners in Saturday's 1-5 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Mota Carvalho tried to get something going and came away with a somewhat passable stat line considering the result, leading his team in deliveries. He has been playing as a center-forward as of late, and he benefitted from it in the last match. He has scored and assisted once and added 13 crosses (three accurate) and five key passes in the last five games.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Subs off in Inter clash D'Ambrosio had one tackle (one won), four clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 1-5 loss to Inter Milan before leaving due to an injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact D'Ambrosio was the least awful among his team's defenders in the rough loss but couldn't finish the game due to some discomfort. He's headed for some tests. Pablo Mari and Armando Izzo are next in line in the Monza rearguard.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Converts PK against Inter Pessina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one tackle (one won), and one successful duel in Saturday's 1-5 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Pessina had mostly a quiet performance but hit the net from the spot, atoning for a recent mistake and tallying his second goal of the season. However, it was too little too late for his side in the romp. He has posted four shots (two on target), two key passes, and six tackles (four won) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Sorrentino - Blown away by Inter Sorrentino recorded two saves and gave up five goals in Saturday's 1-5 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Sorrentino pulled off a pair of monster saves, but Inter created a plethora of clear-cut chances and were awarded two PKs. He'll start at least a couple more matches while Michele Di Gregorio (knee) heals up. He has surrendered eight goals and made six saves in two appearances. Monza will face Empoli away next Sunday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Transfers to Monza Maldini has left Empoli to join Monza on a six-month loan from Milan, the club announced.

Impact Maldini only recently started to get consistent minutes after a long recovery from a pre-season injury. He'll compete with Dany Mota Carvalho, Andrea Colpani, and Valentin Carboni at his new club, while his departure opens up minutes for Tommaso Baldanzi, Matteo Cancellieri, and Emmanuel Gyasi at Empoli.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Will miss some time Di Gregorio underwent a consult in Barcelona that ruled out serious knee injuries, but he's likely to be sidelined for a month due to a bone bruise, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Di Gregorio was seen on crutches after the game, but the diagnosis is less severe than initially feared. Alessandro Sorrentino will take over as the starter, backed up by Stefano Gori, unless Monza decided to bring in a more experienced goalie.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Unused against Frosinone Izzo (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Frosinone.

Impact Izzo quickly returned after a one-game absence, but he has yet to recapture a regular role after a major injury, and his substitutes have all fared pretty well. He might have to wait for his turn even though he was a regular in the early going.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Wins four tackles against Frosinone D'Ambrosio (thigh) took one off-target shot, won four of five tackles, and had one clearance and one block in Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact D'Ambrosio wasn't hindered by a recent ailment and put up strong numbers, but his side allowed two goals in the second half. He has tallied 16 tackles (11 won), six clerances, and one four blocks in the last five rounds, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Features off the bench against Frosinone Akpa Akpro had four passes and one tackle (zero won) and was booked in 30 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Akpa Akpro was able to feature despite subbing off last week but didn't do much in his cameo. He'll compete with Warren Bondo if Roberto Gagliardini moves to the defense, but Monza have recovered some pieces there.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mirko Maric - Eligible for Inter clash Marin completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Marin had been expelled from the bench last week and will resume backing up Dany Mota Carvalho and Lorenzo Colombo up front. He has played just four times off the bench in the last two months, tallying one goal, two shots, two chances created, and two interceptions.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Involved in two of three goals Mota scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Mota opened the scoring in the 18th minute before assisting Valentin Carboni in the 45th while leading Monza in both shots and chances created in the match. Mota has two goals and an assist across his last five Serie A Matches while taking five shots, creating four chances and crossing nine times over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Sorrentino - Appears off bench Sorrentino allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Sorrentino entered the match in the 41st minute and conceded both of Monza's allowed goals in the match. The keeper has allowed three goals in two Serie A appearances and could be in line for more work pending the severity of Michele Di Gregorio's injury.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Makes six tackles Ciurria created two chances and made six tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Ciurria was held off the scoresheet but led Monza in both chances created and tackles in the match. The wing-back has just one goal involvement this season, but has created four chances, crossed three times and made 12 tackles over his last three contests.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE