AC Monza Team News Page 25 - Soccer

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

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MAY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Armando Izzo - Subs off late against Napoli Izzo won two of two tackles and had one clearance and one interception before being forced off at the 84th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win over Napoli due to an apparent muscular injury...

Impact Izzo contributed to the clean sheet with a good showing but couldn't finish the game due to a physical problem. He'll be assessed in the next few days to see whether he could recover for Friday's clash with Sassuolo. He was substituted by Valentin Antov, while Marlon was starting since Pablo Mari wasn't 100 percent.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Selected for Napoli bout Mari (hip) has been inserted in Monza's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Mari played only a handful of minutes in the previous game, but it was nothing more than a knock as initially reported. He will stay in the XI if in decent enough shape. He has logged six tackles (four won), seven interceptions, 20 clearances, and three blocks in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Ruled out for Napoli tilt Colpani will remain sidelined for Sunday's clash with Napoli, Monza informed.

Impact Colpani will skip the second match in a row due to a minor muscular issue. Mattia Valoti and Patrick Ciurria played as no.10s in the previous game, while Gianluca Caprari scored off the bench.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Takes two shots in draw Carlos Augusto had two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.

Impact Carlos Augusto had a decent outing to help them push for a late equalizer and earn the road draw. The midfielder took the second-most short for his side during the match. He also received his fourth yellow card of the season, though.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Assists as substitute Petagna assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Petagna subbed on in the second half and assisted Gianluca Caprari's equalizer in the 86th minute. The forward now has five assists in the season, to go with two goals. That was his five straight game on bench, making four appearances as sub over that span.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Scores late equalizer as sub Caprari scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Caprari subbed on in the second half and scored the equalizer in the 88th minute to help them earn one point on the road. The midfielder now has five goals in the season. He's been usually in the lineup during the season, starting in 28 of his 33 appearances, and will now look to reclaim his spot.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Makes four saves in draw Di Gregorio had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Di Gregorio had a good outing to help his side earn the road draw with a late equalizer. The goalkeeper has only nine clean sheets in 33 starts so far, though. He will now face a tougher matchup when they host the champions Napoli on Sunday.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Logs three clearances in Torino game Caldirola had three clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Caldirola stayed in the XI after a minor problem in the previous game and turned in a solid shift as usual. He has hit the net twice, contributing to two clean sheets, and logged 17 clearances, and six blocks in the past five games.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Provides assist versus Torino Petagna (thigh) had one shot on target, created four scoring chances, drew one foul, and provided an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Petagna returned from a brief absence and had a strong impact off the bench, as he served as a big creative hub and slipped the ball to Gianluca Caprari before the equalizer. He hadn't contributed to a goal since mid-February. He has notched six shots (two on target) and four key passes in his last five appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Forced off early versus Torino Mari subbed out after just six minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli due to a hip contusion, DAZN reports.

Impact Mari planted his foot awkwardly and landed heavily on his hip after a collision and was unable to continue. The early diagnosis isn't too worrying, but he'll undergo further evaluations before the next game. Marlon took his place in the back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Starting against Torino Caldirola is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Torino.

Impact Caldirola is good to go after being forced off in mid week due to cramping. The defender starts in the Monza back line for Sunday's clash with Torino.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Will sit Torino match Colpani has been ruled out for Sunday's fixture versus Torino due to muscle fatigue, Monza inform.

Impact Colpani started a few games in a row but picked up a minor problem in practice and won't be an option for this one. The coach could turn to Stefano Sensi, Mattia Valoti, or Andrea Petagna to replace him.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Available against Torino Petagna (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Torino, Monza announced.

Impact Petagna returns after missing the midweek round due to an ailment. He'll try to push Dany Mota Carvalho, but the teammate has been going strong in recent fixtures. He has recorded eight shots (one on target), two key passes, and one block in his last five appearances, without scoring or assisting.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Called up for Torino game Caldirola has been named in Monza's squad list to face Torino Sunday.

Impact Caldirola subbed off midweek because of cramps and will be available a few days later. Marlon would be the choice if the coach decided to give him a breather. He has scored twice and logged seven tackles (four won), 14 clearances, and five blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Scores, suffers injury Caldirola was subbed off due to injury in the 86th minute of Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Roma. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Caldirola was the unsung hero for Monza, as he scored the equalizer with a beautiful volley following a free kick from Nicolo Rovella. Unfortunately, he left the game injured late in the second half, and his status for Sunday's meeting against Torino is up in the air.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Takes four shots in draw Carlos Augusto recorded four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Carlos Augusto was Monza's most dangerous player despite the fact he couldn't find the back of the net, and this was his second straight game with multiple shots and chances created. He has racked up six goals and five assists across 30 starts for Monza this season.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Sets up goal vs. Roma Rovella assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Rovella set up Monza's goal late in the first half, as his pinpoint cross into the box found Luca Caldirola, who smashed a volley home on the far post. This was Rovella's first assist of the season, but he doesn't carry a lot of upside as a central midfielder.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes once Wednesday Di Gregorio made six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact It's fair to blame Di Gregorio for Roma's goal, as his mistake when controlling possession set up the sequence that led to Stephan El Shaarawy's goal. The goalkeeper will hope to bounce back in a relatively easier matchup at Torino on Sunday, but knowing he's conceded goals in eight of his last 10 appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Absent versus Roma Petagna will be sidelined for Wednesday's fixture against Roma due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Petagna won't be involved and will be at risk also for the Torino game given the short amount of time to recover. Dany Mota Carvalho has fared well in recent matches and will likely continue to lead the line, with Matteo Valoti and Christian Gytkjaer as his deputies.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - DNP in last two games Ranocchia (thigh) didn't feature versus Fiorentina and Spezia.

Impact Ranocchia shook off a thigh injury, but the coach stuck with different midfielders, and Jose Machin has generally been the first guy off the bench in the role. He'll have to wait for his next opportunity. He has appeared 14 times (five starts) so far, scoring once and tallying 19 shots (eight on target), seven chances created, and 13 crosses (four accurate).

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Subs in late versus Spezia Sensi (thigh) created one scoring chance, drew one foul, and was booked in 12 minutes in Friday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Sensi resumed getting minutes after being an unused sub in the previous match because of a small injury. He might be back in the XI, likely replacing Andrea Colpani, in one of the two next games. He has assisted once and posted five chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), and one interception in his last five appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Keeps clean sheet in win Pablo Mari registered two tackles (one won), six clearances and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 victory over Spezia.

Impact Mari helped his team keep a clean sheet for the second time in his past three matches. He contributed six clearances, one won tackle, one interception and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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