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Danilo D`Ambrosio - Serviceable in Verona contest D'Ambrosio registered two crosses (one accurate), two blocks, one interception, and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact D'Ambrosio contributed across the board in both phases as he had some freedom to attack especially in the first half, playing more on the flank than as a pure center-back like in previous outings. He'll have more opportunities to play with Armando Izzo sidelined for a while by a foot injury. He has notched two crosses (one accurate), nine tackles, and five clearances in his last four appearances, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Creates two chances against Verona Ciurria had one tackle (one won), two key passes, and two clearances in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Ciurria continued his stretch of underwhelming performances, but the meager number was enough to co-lead his team in chances created. He has recorded 12 crosses (six accurate), 10 chances created, and 13 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Monza will host Torino Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Swings in four crosses in Verona match Vignato drew one foul, won one duel, and registered four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Vignato wasn't too impressive but put up decent numbers thanks to a few set pieces, leading his team in the category along with Georgios Kyriakopoulos. He has started over Dany Mota Carvalho and the other options at the position in three of the last four tilts, scoring once and posting five shots (four on target), four chances created, and four key passes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Collects point in Verona tilt Kyriakopoulos assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate), one key pass, and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Kyriakopoulos registered an assist for the second consecutive game, this time setting up Luca Caldirola with a pinpoint corner kick. He also co-paced his team in deliveries. He has logged six key passes, 23 crosses (eight accurate), and five tackles in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Picks up assist against Verona Colpani assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), one interception, and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Colpani didn't manage to score in this one but still put his name on the stat sheet with a quality through ball for Lorenzo Colombo before the opening goal. It's his first helper of the season. He has hit the net twice and logged seven shots (three on target), eight key passes, and 19 crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures. Monza will host Torino Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Hits paydirt in Verona game Caldirola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one block, one interception, and three clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Caldirola was sturdy as usual in the back and sealed the game with a successful header on a corner kick for his first goal of the season. He has recorded four tackles, eight interceptions, and eight clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets and an assist.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Scores brace against Verona Colombo won four duels, had three successful take-ons, and scored two goals to go with five shots (four on target) in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Colombo had his best performance of the season, leading his team in attempts and beating Lorenzo Montipo twice, first with a little lob on a counter and then with a thunderous effort. He has scored all his three goals in the last five games, adding 14 shots (seven on target) and two key passes. Monza will host Torino Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari was stabbed in a supermarket a year ago. He's now a pillar of Monza's success After 10 years of changing countries and teams - and a horrific ordeal - former Arsenal defender Pablo Mari is at home in Italy and Serie A

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andrea Carboni - Takes three shots versus Udinese Carboni had three off-target shots, created one chance and made two tackles, three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Carboni returned to the starting XI, thanks largely to his performance off the bench on the previous match, and not only put up another solid performance at the heart of the defense but was also a big threat on offensive set pieces, even pacing his side in shots attempted. Based on his recent play, it looks like one of the starting spots at center-back is Carboni's to lose, at least for the upcoming matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Takes three shots versus Udinese Carboni had three off-target shots, created one chance and made two tackles, three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Carboni returned to the starting XI, thanks largely to his performance off the bench on the previous match, and not only put up another solid performance at the heart of the defense but was also a big threat on offensive set pieces, even pacing his side in shots attempted. Based on his recent play, it looks like one of the starting spots at center-back is Carboni's to lose, at least for the upcoming matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Gets beaten once versus Udinese Di Gregorio made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Di Gregorio made a pair of nice interventions to preserve his side's early lead but then he saw Lorenzo Lucca appearing completely unmarked in front of him to draw things level at 1-1 in the 66th minute after the defense failed to clear a throw in that even bounced between the penalty spot and the six-yard box before the ball was collected. Anyway, this is still a very positive stretch for the goalkeeper, who made 23 saves, conceded just three goals and kept three clean sheets over his last six starts.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Gets beaten once versus Udinese Di Gregorio made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Di Gregorio made a pair of nice interventions to preserve his side's early lead but then he saw Lorenzo Lucca appearing completely unmarked in front of him to draw things level at 1-1 in the 66th minute after the defense failed to clear a throw in that even bounced between the penalty spot and the six-yard box before the ball was collected. Anyway, this is still a very positive stretch for the goalkeeper, who made 23 saves, conceded just three goals and kept three clean sheets over his last six starts.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Logs assist versus Udinese Kyriakopoulos delivered an assist, had one off-target shot and sent in nine crosses (five accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Kyriakopoulos assisted Andrea Colpani's opener with a cross from the left flank in the 27th minute and then was involved un many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the full-back, who will hope to build on this effort during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Logs assist versus Udinese Kyriakopoulos delivered an assist, had one off-target shot and sent in nine crosses (five accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Kyriakopoulos assisted Andrea Colpani's opener with a cross from the left flank in the 27th minute and then was involved un many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the full-back, who will hope to build on this effort during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Scores versus Udinese Colpani scored a goal odd his lone shot, created one chance and sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Colpani kept his scoring streak against Udinese alive. After finding the back of the net in both matchups against them last season, the midfielder opened the scoring for Monza in the 27th minute with a one-timed finish off a cross from the left. That's now five goals over 10 league starts for Colpani this season, already surpassed his production from the previous campaign. He'll try to keep it up during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Scores versus Udinese Colpani scored a goal odd his lone shot, created one chance and sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Colpani kept his scoring streak against Udinese alive. After finding the back of the net in both matchups against them last season, the midfielder opened the scoring for Monza in the 27th minute with a one-timed finish off a cross from the left. That's now five goals over 10 league starts for Colpani this season, already surpassed his production from the previous campaign. He'll try to keep it up during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Paltry in Udinese game Ciurria (undisclosed) took two shots on target, sent in one cross (zero accurate), and had one clearance and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Ciurria returned to the XI after being an unused sub for one game and did a little bit of everything but didn't stand out in any particular area. He has registered 12 shots (six on target), six chances created, and 13 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Monza will visit Verona Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Eligible to face Verona D'Ambrosio completed a one-match suspension in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact D'Ambrosio might be poised for a larger role since starter Armando Izzo went down with a significant thigh injury. He'll regularly compete with Andrea Carboni for a spot in the back-three. He has tallied 14 tackles, six interceptions, and eight clearances in six appearances (three starts), with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Starting against Udinese Ciurria is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Ciurria returns after being an unused substitute a week ago while dealing with an undisclosed knock. The wing-back takes up his customary role on the right flank having just one goal involvement but 32 crosses in his nine starts.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Makes squad for Udinese game Ciurria (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Udinese.

Impact Ciurria was an unused sub due to an ailment last week but will have a chance to play in this one, although the coach didn't dish on him in the pre-game presser. If healthy enough, he could replace Pedro Pereira or Georgios Kyriakopoulous in the XI. He has recorded 12 shots (four on target), ten chances created, and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Undergoes foot surgery Izzo went under the knife in Barcelona to remove Morton's neuroma in his left foot, Monza announced.

Impact Izzo missed three games with an undisclosed injury and elected to have the operation to address it. He's set to skip multiple fixtures while he rehabs, although his timetable is uncertain since the problem is pretty rare. Danilo D'Ambrosio, Andrea Carboni, and Davide Bettella are the next men up in the back.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patrick Ciurria - Nursing small injury Ciurria didn't play against Roma "due to a minor problem in the final practice, and we preferred not to take any chance," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Ciurria was unusually unused considering his significance, but the situation was injury-related. He'll try to recuperate ahead of Sunday's match versus Udinese. Otherwise, either Pedro Pereira or Samuele Birindelli will play on the right flank.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Fills it up versus Roma Carboni won two of five tackles and five duels and had four blocks and three clearances in 45 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Carboni came off the bench right before half-time due to Danilo D'Ambrosio's red card and was very solid in the back. He'll get the start versus Udinese if Armando Izzo (knee) doesn't recover. He has made six appearances (three starts) so far, recording 14 tackles, 14 clearances, and five blocks.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Busy in the back against Roma Mari had seven clerances, two blocks, and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Mari had a strong showing against a quality frontline, but the opponents managed to break the wall late in the match. He has tallied ten tackles, five interceptions, and 19 clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE