AC MONZA NEWS

Pablo Mari - Will miss next game Mari (calf) generated two tackles (two won), three clearances, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Mari looked fine in his return from injury and was the busiest defender for his side, but he'll have to sit one match due to yellow-card accumulation. Armando Izzo or Andrea Carboni (foot) will replace him versus Napoli on Friday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Gives away goal versus Fiorentina Di Gregorio recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 0-1 loss against Fiorentina.

Impact Di Gregorio gifted Lucas Beltran a goal almost right away, as the striker intercepted his errand pass in the box and scored. He had a pair of solid saves afterward, but it wasn't enough to remedy the blunder. He's usually steady, although he hasn't collected many clean sheets. He has had one in the last five games, where he has made 20 saves and conceded seven goals. Monza will visit Napoli on Friday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Back in starting XI Mari (calf) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Mari is making his return to play after a two-match absence due to a calf injury, returning to the starting XI Friday. The defender will hope he has shaken off the injury bug after missing three of the club's past five matches and reclaim his starting spot, having only been left out twice when available.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Out versus Fiorentina Carboni will skip Friday's match against Fiorentina due to a foot problem, Monza relayed.

Impact Carboni picked up the issue late in the week and will take some tests in the coming days. Pablo Mari or Armando Izzo could be fit enough to replace him in the XI.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Good to go for Fiorentina game Mari (calf) "has recovered from his injury," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Mari will return after skipping two contests due to a calf ailment, but it remains to be seen whether he will recapture his starting job right away. If not, Andrea Carboni or Armando Izzo would make the XI. He has registered five tackles, four interceptions, and 16 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Unused against Milan Vignato (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Vignato didn't get game time after a lengthy absence and he'll have to compete also with Valentin Carboni, on top of Dany Mota Carvalho, relative to his previous run of starts. He has featured nine times in the season, scoring once and posting seven shots (four on target), four chances created, and eight crosses (three accurate).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Logs one interception against Milan Caldirola (back) had one tackle (zero won), two interceptions, and one clearance in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Caldirola looked fine following an injury, but his display was hurt by a collective day off by the Monza defense. He has registered three tackles, five interceptions, and seven clearances in his last four appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Attempts five crosses, four shots Ciurria generated four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Ciurria attempted at least five crosses and more than three shots for the first time early-October. He has been relatively quiet for the past two months. But ideally for Ciurria, his latest effort begins a strong run of form that can help him get back on track.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Starts, logs five crosses Carvalho registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact After scoring Monza's only goal during the team's previous game, Carvalho earned a start Sunday. He and Patrick Ciurria tied for Monza's most crosses against AC Milan. Carvalho has 18 crosses across his seven starts this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes three goals Di Gregorio made six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact For only the second time this 2023-24 Serie A season, Di Gregorio conceded more than two goals during a game. He will look to redeem himself Friday against Fiorentina. Ideally for Di Gregorio, playing at home instead of Milan will help him fare better.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Not in the squad Sunday Izzo (undisclosed) is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Monza.

Impact Izzo was part of the provisional squad list and was on the bench last week after an extended layoff due to a foot injury. He might have picked up a different problem late in the week.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Makes XI for Milan game Caldirola (back) is starting in Sunday's clash with Milan.

Impact Caldirola will make a quick return to the starting formation after being a late scratch last week and is joined by Danilo D'Ambrosio and Andrea Carboni in the back, while Pedro Pereira is playing on the wing.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Should be fine for Milan tilt Caldirola (back) wasn't listed in the list of absentees in coach Raffaele Palladino's pre-game presser.

Impact Caldirola was pulled from the XI last week and didn't play, but he was dealing with an ailment. He'll compete with Pedro Pereira, Andrea Carboni, and Armando Izzo and will get the start if in good enough shape. He has notched vie tackles, five interceptions, and 10 clearances in his last five appearances, scoring once.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Fit for Milan contest Vignato (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Vignato has overcome a thigh problem that sidelined him for four weeks and will resume competing with Dany Mota Carvalho and Valentin Carboni, who have done well while he was out. He had started in three of four matches before the injury, scoring once and adding five shots (four on target), four chances created, and seven crosses (three accurate).

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Ruled out for Milan match Mari (calf) won't be an option Sunday against Milan, coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Mari will sit out his second game on the trot due to a muscular problem, but all the other Monza center-backs are good to go, including Luca Caldirola and Armando Izzo, who have dealt with injuries as of late.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Returns to the bench versus Genoa Izzo (foot) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Izzo was fit enough to be an option for the first time since October after missing eight matches due to a foot injury. The coach suggested he wasn't totally ready to play yet in the pre-game presser, but he will resume being part of the rotation sooner rather than later, especially with Pablo Mari and Luca Caldirola currently banged up. He started over Danilo D'Ambrosio before getting hurt. He recorded 11 tackles, five interceptions, and seven clearances in five matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Creates winning assist in outstanding performance Pedro Pereira created an assist, executed two crosses (none accurate) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Pereira played an outstanding game on Sunday. He was solid in his defensive duties (three clearance and two tackles) and helped Monza leave the game with three points through his assist to Dany Mota Carvalho's strike. From eight appearances (two starts) this was his second assist.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores winner over Genoa Mota Carvalho scored from one of the two shots he placed on-target in Sunday's 1-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Mota Carvalho took to the field after 57 on Sunday to add some energy to Monza's attack. The strategy worked, the Portuguese striker's push resulted in a goal from one of the two efforts he managed on-target. Mota Carvalho is not having a great season overall, from 14 appearances (six starts) this was his first goal.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Fifth clean sheet in win Di Gregorio made one save and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Di Gregorio played his part in Monza's win on Sunday. He saved the only shot he faced on-target. The Italian has the best save-per-game statistic in Serie A (3.8 per game, 81 percent) he has also conceded 13 (0.9 per game) and delivered five clean sheets. He will need to be on his toes for Monza's next against AC Milan, they have scored in each of their last six matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Dealing with calf ailment Mari was ruled out for Sunday's clash with Genoa due to muscle fatigue in his calf, coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Mari will be assessed in the coming days, but the problem is minor, and he has a shot to be back for the next fixture. Andrea Carboni held his own in relief.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Nursing minor injury Caldirola didn't play against Genoa due to back pain, coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Caldirola didn't feel totally comfortable while warming up and made way to Pedro Pereira. He has a shot to recover for next Sunday's game versus Milan; otherwise, the teammate could get another start.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Pulled from lineup Caldirola has been removed from the XI and replaced by Pedro Pereira after an issue while warming up, Monza informed.

Impact Caldirola remains a bench option but is unlikely to play given the situation. Davide Bettella and Andrea Cittadini are the next men up in the back since Pablo Mari is hurt too.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Late scratch for Genoa game Mari is unavailable for Sunday's clash with Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Mari came down with a last-minute issue and will be evaluated after the game. Andrea Carboni is taking his place in the back, while Pedro Pereira, Davide Bettella, and Andrea Cittadini will be the top backups.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Delivers four crosses against Juventus Mota Carvalho had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), one key pass, and two corners in Friday's 1-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Mota Carvalho wasn't in the XI despite Samuele Vignato's absence, probably because he wasn't great in the past game, but he was fine off the bench and led his team in deliveries. He has been used as a sub in most matches so far, with spotty production. He has tallied three off-target shots, four key passes, and 15 crosses (six accurate) in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Used as a sub versus Juventus Colombo registered four shots (zero on goal), one block, and four successful duels in 45 minutes in Friday's 1-2 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Colombo dropped to the bench but still saw solid game time and co-led his team in attempts, although he was never particularly dangerous. The decision by the coach was probably a one-off. He has had a brace and added 13 shots (four on target), three key passes, and four tackles in the last five games.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE