AC MONZA NEWS

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Nursing sprain D'Ambrosio will be out for a while but avoided a fracture that would have sidelined him for months, Ansa informs.

Impact D'Ambrosio won't be available versus Atalanta and will look to recuperate during the international break, but he could stay on the shelf past that. He started in the opener because Armando Izzo was suspended. Giorgio Cittadini, Pedro Pereira, and Valentin Antov will be the top defensive backups while he's out.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Sampirisi - Leaves Monza for good Sampirisi has joined Reggiana on a permanent deal, Monza announced.

Impact Sampirisi needed almost the entire summer to find a suitor in Serie B, but he has and will depart outright in this case after leaving temporarily in the past. He was instrumental in their promotion, but the team moved on afterward.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mate Antunovic - Moves to Monza Antunovic has joined Monza on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Hajduk Split, the team relayed.

Impact Antunovic has yet to debut in the pros but turned well at the youth level in Croatia and continental. He'll look to find some room throughout the season. Dany Mota Carvalho, Mirko Maric, and Andrea Petagna are currently ahead of him up front.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Excellent in Empoli match Di Gregorio had six saves and one punch and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Di Gregorio didn't have to pull any miraculous save but batted away several attempts on goal, especially in the second half. He kept his first clean sheet after giving up two goals to Inter in the opener. He's up to seven saves and three clearnaces. Monza will visit Atalanta Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Stingy against Empoli Mari won one duel and recorded four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Mari quarterbacked the defense with the usual command and they came away with the clean sheet in this one. He has posted four interceptions, four clearances, and one block through two matches.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Wins two tackles in Empoli tilt Izzo registered three tackles (two won), one clearance, one block, and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Izzo and the rest of the Monza backline had an easy time holding Empoli in check, as the opponents severely lacked offensive juice. He missed the opener due to a suspension. He's set to remain a starter despite some new faces in the back.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Serviceable against Empoli Gagliardini won two of five tackles and ten duels, drew three fouls, and took three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Gagliardi was a big physical presence in the midfield and added some offensive stats by bombing away from long range for good measure. He has notched four shots (two on target), nine tackles, four clearances, and two chances created in two appearances.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Creates four chances against Empoli Caprari had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), four key passes, and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Caprari did a little bit of everything offensively and was the runner-up in key passes in this one, although the offense mostly ran through Andrea Colpani and Patrick Ciurria. He has logged five shots (zero on target), six chances created, and four crosses (one accurate) in two games. Monza will visit Atalanta Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Takes three shots against Empoli Mota Carvalho won six duels and registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Mota Carvalho returned to the XI after coming off the bench in the opener and had an okay showing but didn't participate in the two goals and lacked some aim. He has split time with Mirko Maric so far. Monza will visit Atalanta Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Sets up teammate in Empoli game Birindelli assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Birindelli got the nod over Georgios Kyriakopoulos and turned in a solid shift, often imposing his will on the flank and sliding the ball to Andrea Colpani before his successful piledriver. His playing time was spotty last season but, other than Patrick Ciurria, the pecking order is in flux on the flanks with Carlos Augusto no longer in town.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Provides assist against Empoli Ciurria assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (six accurate), and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Ciurria moved to the left flank but was the usual menace, paced his team in crosses and key passes, and eventually found Andrea Colpani with one of his feeds. He logged five helpers last season. He has notched three shots (one on target), six chances created, and ten crosses (six accurate) in two matches. Monza will visit Atalanta Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Wreaks havoc against Empoli Colpani scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and three key passes in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Colpani ran the show in this one, breaking the deadlock with a stunning shot from distance and doubling the lead with a sneaky header on a timely cut. He's off to a good start and this showing will solidify his starting job. He has logged six shots (three on target), four key passes, three crosses (all accurate), and three corners so far.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Leaves Empoli game on a stretcher D'Ambrosio was carried off the pitch in the final minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli due to a right ankle injury, Goal informs.

Impact D'Ambrosio came off the bench in the second half to replace Armando Izzo but couldn't finish the game after getting tangled up with an opponent on a tackle and getting his leg trapped underneath him. He's headed for some tests. Pedro Pereira, Valentin Antov, and GIorgio Cittadini would be the next men if he had to miss extended time.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Joins Monza Akpa Akpro has transferred to Monza on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Lazio, the clubs announced.

Impact Akpa Akpro leaves temporarily again after an okay season at Empoli, where he posted one goal, one assist, 54 tackles, 21 clearances, and 14 shots (five on target). He'll add depth to the midfield behind Roberto Gagliardini and Matteo Pessina.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Serves ban Izzo completed his one-game disqualification in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Izzo had to skip one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He's set to rotate with Luca Caldirola and Danilo D'Ambrosio in two spots this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mirko Maric - Debuts with two shots Maric had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Maric had two shots in his first appearance for Monza after not making a single appearance for them in 2022. He was otherwise kept quiet in his 60 minutes on the pitch.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Minimal production against Inter Gagliardini had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Gagliardini made his first appearance against Inter after leaving as a free agent in the summer and produced one of two Monza shots on target in the match. The midfielder is looking for a more consistent role this season after playing sporadically for Inter the last couple of years.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Two shots in loss Caprari had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Caprari took two shots in the match as well as one corner in what amounted to a quiet afternoon for the forward. He will look for his first goal against Empoli on Saturday as he looks to improve on his underwhelming tallies of five goals and two assists in 37 appearances in 2022.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Productive in losing effort Kyriakopoulos registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Kyriakopoulos was a threat coming forward from left midfield but none of his teammates were able to convert from his four accurate crosses. After making only 12 appearances for Sassuolo last term, Kyriakopoulos will be hopeful of getting more consistent minutes with Monza this season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes two in loss Di Gregorio had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Inter were on the front foot all game, tallying 22 shots as a team but only put three on frame which led to a quiet night for Di Gregorio. There wasn't much he could do for either Inter goal but he should have a good opportunity to keep a clean sheet against a relatively weaker Empoli team on Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Bettella - Will miss Inter clash Bettella won't be available versus Inter due to an ankle sprain, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Bettella could have been an option to replace Armando Izzo (suspension), but he twisted his ankle during the last friendly and needs more time to recuperate. The other alternatives in the role are Danilo D'Ambrosio, Valentin Antov, and Giorgio Cittadini.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Signs with Monza D'Ambrosio has agreed to a one-year contract with an option with Monza, the team announced.

Impact D'Ambrosio latches onto another Italian side after a few weeks as a free agent following his Inter exit. He'll begin as one of the top backups behind their starting defensive trio, which stayed intact this summer. He posted two assists, 27 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 20 clearances in 21 appearances last season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Gori - Joins Monza Gori has transferred to Monza on loan from Juventus, the clubs relayed.

Impact Gori will get his first taste of Serie A after several years in the lower leaves with SPAL, Pro Piacenza, Como, Pisa, Perugia, and Juventus' U23 squad. He'll deputize Michele Di Gregorio after the departure of Alessio Cragno.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Joins Monza Kyriakopoulos completed a move to Monza from Sassuolo, Monza announced.

Impact Kyriakopoulos spent the second half of 2022-23 on loan with Bologna before returning to Sassuolo. He now gets the chance for more significant playing time in Serie A with Monza, a chance he wasn't likely to be afforded with Sassuolo.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Carboni - Joins Monza Carboni has moved to Monza on a season-long loan from Inter, the team relayed.

Impact Carboni has mostly played at the youth level so far in his career, making just six short appearances with the senior team for a total of 35 minutes, tallying one chance and one cross. He'll begin as a backup in multiple roles.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE