AC MONZA NEWS

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - One shot versus Atalanta Kyriakopoulos had one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Just a few days after breaking out with two goal contributions versus Venezia, Kyriakopoulos came back down to earth with a quiet day. He recorded a shot on target but failed to create a chance, record an accurate cross or take a corner kick. He added some production on the defensive end as he intercepted two passes, made four clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - One shot in loss Bianco generated one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Just a few days after breaking out with two goal contributions versus Venezia, Kyriakopoulos came back down to earth with a quiet day. He recorded a shot on target but failed to create a chance, record an accurate cross or take a corner kick. He added some production on the defensive end as he intercepted two passes, made four clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes twice in loss Turati had three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Turati conceded two goals in the secon half Wednesday, his fifth time in seven starts conceding multiple goals. He also made three saves, bringing him up to 18 on the season. He faces another difficult matchup Saturday versus AC Milan, a side which has scored 16 goals through nine league matches this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Pereira - Supplies assist in draw Pedro Pereira assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Venezia.

Impact Pedro Pereira supplied a key assist Sunday as Monza came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with Venezia. In addition to his attacking exploits, the defender provided two tackles (one won) and a clearance to the defensive effort. Through eight appearances (seven starts) Pereira has already equaled his assist total from the previous Serie A campaign (two), which he achieved over 23 appearances (nine starts).

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Scores in draw Djuric scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Venezia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Djuric made just five passes over his 90 minutes of play Sunday, but he made the most of his touches, scoring before the half concluded, bringing the match level at 2-2. Over his most recent five appearances (five starts), the attacker has attempted seven shots (four on goal), created two chances, scored twice and supplied a single assist. Djuric has started in seven successive matches.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Two goal contributions Kyriakopoulos scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Kyriakopoulos put forth a man of the match performance Sunday, scoring Monza's first goal and setting up the equalizing goal just before halftime. The wingback attempted a game-high 12 crosses (four accurate) and three corners while creating five chances. Defensively, he added two tackles (two won), an interception and three clearances. Kyriakopoulos has started and played every minute of Monza's first nine fixtures.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Another zero save performance Turati made no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Turati conceded two goals without making a save for the second time over his most recent three appearances (three starts). The Monza first-choice keeper has recorded a single clean sheet over six total appearances (six starts) in Serie A this season. His next test should come Wednesday when Monza travel to grapple with Atalanta who scored six goals in their most recent fixture versus Verona.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Subs in late against Venezia Maldini (shoulder) had one pass and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Venezia.

Impact Maldini was mostly spared following a knock and didn't make an impact. He'll start over Gianluca Caprari against Atalanta if he's closer to 100 percent.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Sees red in Venezia game Bondo recorded one shot (zero on target) before picking up his second yellow card and getting expelled late in the second half of Sunday's match against Venezia.

Impact Bondo didn't put up many stats while mostly contributing defensively and was booked twice due to a pair of harsh fouls. He'll be sidelined midweek against Atalanta, where Alessandro Bianco will most likely start since Roberto Gagliardini and Stefano Sensi were out because of undisclosed muscular injuries in this one.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Back on the shelf Gagliardini (undisclosed) won't be called up for Sunday's game against Venezia, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Gagliardini returned after missing a month last week, but he got hurt again, and it's unclear whether he sustained a relapse or a new injury. Warren Bondo, Matteo Pessina and Alessandro Bianco will continue to be the options in the midfield.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Good to go for Venezia game Maldini (shoulder) "will most likely be on the bench against Venezia," coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Maldini has avoided big shoulder injuries and should be available after being shelved for the previous game, but Gianluca Caprari will probably be confirmed in the XI out of precaution. He has scored once and logged eight shots (five on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (four won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Assists in return to starting XI Caprari assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 victory against Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Capari found himself in the starting XI Monday after spending the previous three matches serving as a substitute. The veteran forward rewarded the manager's decision to include him by producing an assist - his first goal involvement of the season. Capari will need to continue to provide production to Monza in order to receive opportunities. During the previous 2023/2024 season, Capari made just six appearances (four starts) and did not register a goal involvement.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Assists in victory Djuric assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Djuric provided a key assist Monday in Monza's 3-0 victory over his former-club Verona. The assist was his first of the season. In each of the past three seasons the veteran forward had produced just a single assist. Through seven appearances (six starts) to begin the 2024/2025 season, Djuric has scored twice but is averaging just one shot attempt per appearance.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bianco - First career Serie A goal Bianco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Bianco scored his first career Serie A goal Monday after being sent into the fray Monday for the final 18 minutes of Monza's 3-0 victory over Verona. The midfielder was demoted to the substitute's bench after starting in each on Monza's three previous fixtures.Additionally, Branson added an interception and clearance to help close out the team's clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores brace in victory Mota Carvalho scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Carvalho scored for the second consecutive appearance Monday as Monza eased past Verona to a 3-0 victory. The striker has made the most of limited opportunities this season, scoring four goals over his six appearances (three starts), including three goals over his most recent two appearances (one start). Carvalho's four goals equal his total from the 2023/2024 season during which he netted four times over 34 appearances (24 starts).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Records clean sheet Turati registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Turati returned to the Monza starting XI Monday after missing their previous fixture with a bruised finger. His four saves earned the keeper his first clean sheet of the season as Monza triumphed 3-0 over Verona. Turati has started in five of Monza's eight matches to begin the season, making 15 saves and conceding seven goals. His next test should come Sunday in the form of bottom of the table Venezia who have scored just twice over their last five matches.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Subs in late against Verona Gagliardini (undisclosed) had two touches and committed one foul in five minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Gagliardi didn't play much after shaking off an unspecified muscular injury and appears to have three teammates, Matteo Pessina, Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco, ahead of him in the pecking in the midfield.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Comes in late against Verona Vignato (shoulder) won one tackle in one minute in Monday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Vignato saw little action after missing a month due to a shoulder injury. He's poised for a secondary role throughout the season but could get more minutes than usual should Daniel Maldini (shoulder) miss more matches.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mota scores delicious double as Monza earns first Serie A win

Portuguese striker Dany Mota has scored a superb volley and a fine opportunist second goal as Monza overcame Verona 3-0 in Serie A

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuele Vignato - Returns against Verona Vignato (shoulder) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Vignato is back after a month out with shoulder issues, earning a spot on the bench Monday. He saw one start in three appearances before his injury and will likely remain in a rotational role.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Starting in goal Turati (finger) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Turati is healthy after recovering over the international break, as he has found his way back to the starting XI from a finger injury. He should remain in the starting role now that he is fit, relegating Semuel Pizzignacco back to the secondary option in net.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Earns bench spot Gagliardini (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Gagliardini was expected to return and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He has yet to start a game this season and will likely continue in a rotational role moving forward.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Ruled out for Verona fixture Maldini will miss Monday's game against Verona due to a shoulder contusion, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Maldini got hurt in training on the eve of the game and will be better evaluated in the coming days. The coach could use Matteo Pessina as a no.10, with Warren Bondo and Alessandro Bianco together in the midfield, or turn to Gianluca Caprari. Samuele Vignato (shoulder) and Omari Forson could also enjoy an uptick in minutes in light of his absence.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Still on the mend Petagna (pneumonia) hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Verona, Monza announced.

Impact Petagna keeps working on his conditioning after an extended bout with pneumonia. Milan Djuric will most likely lead the frontline again, with Mirko Maric backing him up.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Fit for Verona fixture Vignato (shoulder) "will be available against Verona on Monday," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Vignato will resume being an option after missing a month due to a shoulder injury. He'll provide depth in a couple of offensive roles. He has played thrice (one start), tallying one off-target shot, five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won).

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE