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Luca Caldirola - Eligible to play versus Atalanta Caldirola served a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Caldirola will be in contention with Marlon to start against Atalanta. He has scored once and logged three tackles (two won), five interceptions, 14 clearances, and five blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Substituted in defeat Mota Carvalho registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Lecce.

Impact Mota Carvalho registered the most crosses in his team (3) alongside Patrick Ciurria and Carlos Augusto. He recorded two dribbles and one tackle in the match. He has five goals this season in 28 games and averages one shot and 0.9 key passes per game.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes penalty Di Gregorio recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Di Gregorio failed to make a single save and conceded a 101st minute winning penalty to Lorenzo Colombo. He has 10 clean sheets in 36 games this season where he averages 3.2 saves and 0.8 clearances per game. He has also not saved any of the three penalties he has faced this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Donati - Sent off from the bench Donati received a red card while he was on the bench in the 82nd minute of Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Donati got expelled for arguing a call a little too much and won't be available for the season finale. He closes his campaign with one goal, two shots (one on target), nine clearances, and nine crosses (one accurate) in eight appearances (four starts). He's on an expiring contract.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Selected for Lecce match Colpani (thigh) made Monza's initial squad list to face Lecce Sunday.

Impact Colpani was originally called up last week as well but ended up missing his third game in a row. He has better chances of being available after a few more days to recover. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding five chances created, four shots (two on target), and ten crosses (four accurate). Stefano Sensi, Andrea Petangna, and Samuele Birindelli have played more while he has been missing.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes once against Sassuolo Di Gregorio registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Di Gregorio had a solid outing and was beaten only by a penalty kick by Domenico Berardi. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five games, recording 24 saves and giving up three goals. Monza will host Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Provides spark in Sassuolo game Birindelli won four duels and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bridinelli came off the bench in the second half and was effective in the final third. He was involved in the Patrick Ciurra goal, although he wasn't credited with an assist because a defender slightly defected his pass. He has started once in the past five games, tallying two chances created, nine crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (four won), and three clearnaces.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Swings in five crosses versus Sassuolo Augusto won two of two tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Augusto couldn't make the stat sheet in this one but had a productive showing nonetheless, corraling stats on both ends. He has scored once and added 11 shots (five on target), five key passes, and eight crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches. Monza will host Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Suspended for nexxt game Caldirola had two blocks and one clearance and will miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Caldirola didn't put up a ton of stats and will have to skip the next game. Marlon will likely take his place in the back against Lecce.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Provides assist against Sassuolo Vignato won three duels and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Vignato played the most minutes in the season and fully exploited them by setting up Matteo Pessina with a lovely through ball for his first goal contribution in Serie A. He has appeared four times so far, registering on off-target shot, two chances created, and one accurate cross. He could get some run down the stretch.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Nets in Sassuolo match Pessina scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), drew one foul, and won one tackle in Friday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Pessina wasn't overly active in the final third but decided the game late with a precise cross-shot on a timely cut. He has scored and assisted once in the past five fixtures, logging five shots (two on target), and three crosses (one accurate). Monza will host Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Logs three interceptions versus Sassuolo Izzo (thigh) had two shots (zero on goal), three interceptions, three clearances, and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Izzo wasn't affected by a recent ailment, was stout in the back, and did some damage on offense as well. He has recorded nine interceptions, 13 tackles (eight won), 14 clearances, and five blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Scores against Sassuolo Ciurria scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on target), five crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Friday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Ciurria surprisingly paced his team in attempts, setting a new season high, and eventually broke through by slotting it home from the middle of the box for his sixth goal of the season. He has hit the net twice and added 12 shots (seven on target), three chances crated, and 17 crosses (five accurate) in the last five games. Monza will host Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Missing from match-day squad Colpani (thigh) was not included in the match-day squad versus Sassuolo on Friday.

Impact Colpani had been included in the traveling squad named by the club Thursday but appears to have been excluded from being a bench option. While the midfielder has made just nine starts in 25 appearances this season, he had featured in five straight before picking up his thigh problem. If he can get fit, Colpani should at least be in contention for a spot in the starting XI against Lecce on May 28.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Will play Friday Izzo (thigh) was included in the starting XI to face Sassuolo on Friday.

Impact Izzo made an early exit in the 83rd minute versus Napoli on Sunday but appears to be no worse for the wear. With the central defender back on the pitch, he should continue to rack up plenty of clearance, having averaged 2.64 per match this season.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Called up for Sassuolo game Izzo (thigh) has been selected for Friday's fixture versus Sassuolo.

Impact Izzo came out in the final minutes of the previous match with an apparent muscular issue, but he has shaken it off during the week and will have the chance to retain his starting job. He has notched 12 tackles (eight won), nine interceptions, 13 clearances, and five blocks in the last five tilts.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Called up for Sassuolo match Colpani (thigh) made Monza's squad list to face Sassuolo Friday.

Impact Colpani is back on the squad after missing two matches with a thigh ailment. He had started five games in a row prior to the injury, logging one goal, one assist, four shots (two on target), and five key passes. His return could impact Andrea Petagna and Mattia Valoti's minutes.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Questionable for Sassuolo match Izzo (thigh) appears to have avoided serious injuries but is in doubt for Friday's game versus Sassuolo, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Izzo left the last game a little early due to a muscular problem, and the team didn't issue an update afterward. If he couldn't go, Marlon, Valentin Antov, and Giulio Donati would be candidates to fill in.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Five crosses and clean sheet Ciurria registered five crosses (zero accurate), two corners and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Ciurria whipped in five crosses (none accurate) Sunday, his second straight match with five. He also took two corners on the attack. He helped keep a clean sheet as well, as he contributed one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Creates three chances in win Caprari had four crosses (one accurate), three chances created and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Caprari created three chances Sunday, his most in a match this season. He also whipped in four crosses (one accurate) and took three corners in his 69 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Assists in win versus Napoli Pessina assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Pessina assisted the opening goal of the match Sunday as he found Dany Mota in the 18th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with two off-target shots, one accurate cross and three clearances in his 83 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Scores in win Petagna scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Petanga scored his first goal since Feb. 6 Sunday, an unassisted 54th minute strike to take the 2-0 lead. It was one of two shots (one on target) he took in the match to go with one chance created in his 83 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Scores in win Mota Carvalho scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Mota scored the opening goal of the match Sunday, a short range goal in the 18th minute assisted by Matteo Pessina. He also took four shots (three on target), whipped in one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Keeps clean sheet versus Napoli Di Gregorio registered seven saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Di Gregorio put together arguably his best performance of the season Sunday as he kept a clean sheet versus the recently crowned Serie A champions. He also made seven saves, his second most in a match this season. He faces an easier matchup Friday at Sassuolo, a side which has scored 43 goals in 35 league matches this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Unused versus Napoli Mari (hip) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Mari was available, but the coach decided to field Marlon and give him some more days to heal fully. He'll be in contention to make the XI for Friday's game versus Sassuolo.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE