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Carlos Augusto - Scores late in win Carlos Augusto scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one chance created and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 win versus Spezia.

Impact Augusto scored a late goal Friday, a 93rd minute strike assisted by Jose Machin with a through ball. It was one of two shots he took in the match (both on target), to go with one chance created and one inaccurate cross. Defensively he helped his team keep a clean sheet with two won tackles, one interception and five clearances in his 90 minutes of action

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Keeps clean sheet in win Di Gregorio registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Di Gregorio kept a clean sheet Friday, his second in his past three appearances. He made four saves in the match as well, his second most in his past eight matches. He faces a more difficult matchup Wednesday versus Roma, a side which has scored 43 goals in 31 league matches this season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Three crosses in victory Ciurria attempted three crosses (one accurate) and created one chance in Sunday's 3-2 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Ciurria attempted more crosses than any of his teammates and won one of his two tackles. He ranks joint first for assists among his teammates this season with five and has created 20 chances in total.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Scores penalty Pessina scored from his only shot in Sunday's 3-2 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Pessina scored the winner with a penalty before being replaced in the 68th minute having had a quiet afternoon. He has scored only one goal from open play this season, with his other three all coming from the spot.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Registers assist Di Gregorio made three saves and registered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Di Gregorio picked up an assist when his long ball was misjudged by his opposite number, allowing Dani Mota Carvalho to score. The keeper has eight clean sheets this season, but only one of those has come in his last eight games. He next faces 17th-placed Spezia on Friday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Available versus Fiorentina Ranocchia (thigh) is among Monza's call-ups for Sunday's clash with Fiorentina.

Impact Ranocchia has shaken off a thigh issue that kept him on the mend for two weeks. He's generally a rotational piece in the midfield. He has recorded six shots (one on target), two chances created, two crosses (one accurate), and four tackles (one won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Selected for Fiorentina match Sensi (thigh) made Monza's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Sensi avoided relevant issues and trained on the side for most of the week, but he has been called up anyway. He's unlikely to start considering his imperfect conditions. He has scored and assisted once in the past five matches, adding four shots (one on target), and four key passes.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Six saves in clean sheet Di Gregorio kept a clean sheet while making six saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Di Gregorio helped Monza claim all three points by shutting out Inter on Saturday. The clean sheet was the eighth in 29 league starts for the keeper while his six saves upped his season total to 89.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Assists lone goal of match Ciurria had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Ciurria set up Luca Caldirola in the 78th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the team-high fifth in 28 appearances for the attacker as he also leads Monza with 74 crosses and 31 chances created on the season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - First goal of season Caldirola scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking three times and making five clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Caldirola found the back of the net in the 78th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the first in 24 appearances for the center back while his three blocks and five clearances were both team-high totals in the match.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Forced off early against Inter Sensi limped off after 29 minutes in Saturday's match versus Inter due to a muscular injury, Goal informs.

Impact Sensi didn't log meaningful stuff before subbing off, and his problem wasn't clear. He was replaced by Gianluca Caprari, who had unusually begun on the bench in this one.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Draws two fouls versus Udinese Caldirola (ribs) had one interception and 14 passes and drew two fouls in 30 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Caldirola was eased off the bench, with Valentin Antov getting the start over him and Marlon, after sitting out the previous game with a rib injury. He might be back in the starting XI against Inter. He has logged three tackles (one won), five interceptions, eight clearances, and two blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Will return versus Inter Caprari served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Caprari will return to XI against Inter, replacing either Mattia Valoti or Andrea Colpani. He has provided one assist in his last five appearances, adding five shots (zero on target), seven chances created, and 15 crosses (eight accurate).

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Assists in draw Carlos Augusto assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Augusto maintained his brilliant form. He has three goal involvements in his last four appearances. He has also enjoyed a comfortable season with five goals and five assists and started all of his 26 appearances. He is also solid defensively and averages two clearances and 1.8 tackles per game.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Scores in draw Colpani scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Colpani netted his first goal of 2023. He has only started five games in the season. He has played in much offensive role on the right side despite being an orthodox midfielder. He got his start only because of the suspension of usual starter Gianluca Caprari and will most likely be relegated to the bench versus Inter Milan next week.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Scores in draw Rovella scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Rovella found the back of the net for the first time this season. This was also his first goal involvement as he has failed to record an assist as well. He has played as an orchestrator and also has been successful defensively with 1.7 tackles and 1.6 interceptions per game.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Average performance in draw Di Gregorio made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Di Gregorio failed to keep a clean sheet and conceded his 38th goal of the season. He has not kept a clean sheet for 6 consecutive games and the next match versus Inter Milan won't make his job any easier. He has been lackluster after facing Empoli in March.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Bench option against Udinese Caldirola (ribs) will begin as a substitute in Saturday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Caldirola is good to go after missing the previous game, but the coach opted to go with Valentin Antov over him and Marlon, who usually complete the defense next to Armando Izzo and Pablo Mari.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Out against Udinese Ranocchia will sit Saturday's match versus Udinese due to muscle fatigue, Monza announce.

Impact Ranocchia hasn't been called up after picking up an ailment in practice. He has come off the bench in four of the past eight matches, while he was unused in most of the remaining ones, so his absence doesn't open up many minutes.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Fit for Udinese game Caldirola (ribs) will be available for Saturday's fixture against Udinese, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Caldirola has recuperated from a ribs bruise that sidelined him last week and will challenge Marlon and Giulio Donati for the starting job. He has logged five tackles (two won), four interceptions, nine clearances, and two blocks in his last five matches, without any clean sheet.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon - Draws one foul versus Lazio Marlon (knee) committed three fouls, drew one, and was booked in 59 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Marlon made the XI after a knee injury but didn't log any stat despite Monza being under pressure for most of the game. He has recorded nine tackles (five won), five interceptions, and six clearances in his last five appearances (three starts), with no clean sheets.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Takes two shots versus Lazio Rovella (ankle) had four interceptions and one clearance, drew two fouls, and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Rovella got the nod and played 59 minutes in his return from injury, doing a little bit of everything. He should be a regular in the midfield going forward. He has logged four shots (two on target), five crosses (zero accurate), 13 tackles (ten won), and ten interceptions in his last five appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Attempts four crosses in loss Ciurria attempted four crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's loss to Lazio.

Impact Ciurria has created eight chances in his last six games but is without an assist since early January. He has four goals and four assists in his first season in Serie A.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Attempts four crosses in loss Ciurria attempted four crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's loss to Lazio.

Impact Ciurria has created eight chances in his last six games but is without an assist since early January. He has four goals and four assists in his first season in Serie A.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Creates two chances in loss Sensi sent in two accurate crosses and had two shots off target in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Sensi was one of Monza's most lively players and completed more successful passes than any other attacking player on the field. He has scored three goals since signing from Inter but is yet to register an assist.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE