AC MONZA NEWS

Armando Izzo - Shines against Juventus Izzo created two scoring chances, won six duels, and had five interceptions and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Izzo was by far the busiest defender for his side and shut down anybody playing in his area. He has logged five tackles, five interceptions, and six clearances in three games. He's set to keep seeing major minutes.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Draws three fouls against Juventus Sensi drew three fouls and had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Sensi turned in another solid display but wasn't as brilliant as in the past game, where he pulled the strings and bagged his first goal. He left a little early in the second half and was pictured icing his calf, so he might be headed for some tests during the break. He has notched six shots (three on target), eight chances created, and 19 crosses (five accurate) in seven games. Monza will visit Sampdoria after the break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Creates two chances versus Juventus Caprari drew two fouls and had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Caprari was moderately active but overall is still distant from his eye-popping Verona levels of last season, as he has yet to bag his first goal. He has provided an assist and added nine shots (two on target), five chances created, and nine crosses (three accurate). Monza will visit Sampdoria after the break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Swings in four crosses against Juventus Pessina created one scoring chance, drew two fouls, and had four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Pessina played in a more offensive role in the first game under new coach Raffaele Palladino but, other than launching a few crosses, he wasn't a major factor in the final third. He could thrive in this position, as he has done at Atalanta and Verona in the past. He has notched two off-target shots, four chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), and six interceptions in five games. Monza will visit Sampdoria after the break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Provides assist in Juventus clash Ciurria assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Ciurria drew his first start of the season under the new coach and attacked a lot down the flank and eventually set up Christian Gytkjaer with a quality cross. He's going to compete with Samuele Birindelli going forward. He has logged five shots (one on target), five crosses (one accurate), and one tackle in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Logs four interceptions versus Juventus Rovella (undisclosed) won three duels and had three shots (zero on goal), four interceptions, and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Juventus.

Impact Rovella did a little bit of everything in the midfield and picked up stats at both ends. He has tallied three chances created, four off-target shots, six crosses (three accurate), and eight interceptions in three appearances with Monza.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Fine for Juventus clash Rovella (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Rovella left the past game a little early but didn't suffer any lingering consequences and will be in contention to stay in the XI over the weekend. He has tallied six crosses (three accurate), four interceptions, two clearances, and one chance created in two appearances with Monza.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Will skip Juventus clash Petagna will sit out Sunday's game against Juventus due to a thigh injury, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Petagna is believed to have re-aggravated the injury that cost him the past game in practice and is being assessed to determine the severity of the problem. Dany Mota or Christian Gytkjaer will replace him Sunday. The two can also feature together in an aggressive formation.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco D`Alessandro - Nursing thigh problem D'Alessandro picked up an adductor strain in the right thigh in the Napoli match, Monza announced.

Impact D'Alessandro was replaced at half time and will have to miss three-to-four weeks depending on how the recovery goes. Carlos Augusto, Salvatore Molina and Giulio Donati are the remaining options on the flanks.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Dealing with abdominal strain Mari has been diagnosed with an oblique muscle strain after being ruled out late for Sunday's match versus Napoli, Monza announced.

Impact Mari is poised to miss at least a pair of week due to the muscular injury. Carlos Augusto, Valentin Antov, Luca Caldirola and Gabriel Paletta are the next men up in the back since Andrea Ranocchia also got hurt.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Ranocchia - Diagnosed with major injury Ranocchia has suffered an ankle sprain and fibula fracture in the Napoli game, Monza announced.

Impact Ranocchia was immediately feared to have suffered a significant injury and will sit out multiple months. Valentin Antov will likely replace him in the short term, since Pablo Mari is out as well, but the team will probably look for a substitute on the market.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Molina - Delivers four crosses in Napoli loss Molina sent in four inaccurate crosses, won two of two tackles, drew two fouls and had one interception in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Molina came in at half-time for Marco D'Alessandro (thigh) and was rather lively, although quite imprecise. He might get the nod against Udinese Friday if D'Alessandro and Carlos Augusto were unavailable.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Antov - Wins three duels versus Napoli Antov won two of two tackles and had two blocks and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Antov played almost the entire second half and put up okay numbers even though he looked awful on the second goal by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who put him on skates. Andrea Ranocchia seems headed for a lengthy absence, and he could get the start in Friday's game against Udinese if Carlos Augusto and Pablo Mari don't recover from their ailments.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Unused in Napoli game Pessina (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pessina was available for the second game of the season, but the coach evidently didn't consider him fit enough to feature, and the match got out of hand quickly. His minutes could only increase moving forward, but it could be a while before he's ready for heavy playing time after an offseason knee injury.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Peppy despite large loss to Napoli Birindelli won two of two tackles and had two clearances, two shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Birindelli was more active than in the opener and was known for his offensive prowess in Serie B, so he could have some fantasy appeal in easier matches. He has posted five shots (one on target), one chance created, eight inaccurate crosses and six tackles in two appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Held in check by Napoli Petagna drew one foul, won two duels and had one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Petagna didn't receive many feeds for the second outing in a row, as Monza got off to a slow start offensively. He has logged just one off-target shot, two chances created and three clearances in his first two games. Monza will host Udinese Friday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Quiet again versus Napoli Caprari created one scoring chance, was dispossessed once and committed four fouls in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Caprari had the second rough outing in a row as Monza again didn't create much in the final third. He has recorded just two off-target shots, one chance created and two crosses (one accurate) through two matches. Monza will host Udinese Friday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Pedestrian versus Napoli Sensi created one scoring chance and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Sensi got his first start of the season after a slightly problematic summer, but he had more success in the passive phase than in the final third. He has posted two chances created, three inaccurate crosses, three tackles and one interception in the first two appearances. Monza will host Udinese Friday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Gives up four goals against Napoli Di Gregorio had one save, one clearance and one punch and allowed four goals in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Di Gregorio could do little as he was under heavy fire for the whole game. The coach has surprisingly picked him over newcomer Alessio Cragno to start the season and, while he hasn't had glaring errors, a change could be in order after two defeats. He has surrendered two goals and made five saves so far.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Nursing muscular problem Mari was a late scratch for Sunday's game versus Napoli due to a hiccup during warm-ups, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Mari felt some discomfort and was sent to the stands. He will undergo some tests ahead of Friday's home game against Udinese, where Monza could be short-handed in the back since Andrea Ranocchia got hurt Sunday and Carlos Augusto was unavailable as well.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco D`Alessandro - Bows out in Napoli clash D'Alessandro won one tackle and two duels and drew one foul in 45 minutes before subbing off due to a thigh issue, DAZN's sideline reports informed.

Impact D'Alessandro was filling in on the left flank since Carlos Augusto was unavailable. He was substituted by Salvatore Molina. He will be assessed ahead of Friday's home game against Udinese, but the short turnaround doesn't work in his favor.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Ranocchia - Suffers ankle injury in Napoli game Ranocchia had five blocks and won two of three tackles and seven duels in 48 minutes before subbing off in Sunday's match versus Napoli due to an ankle injury, DAZN reported.

Impact Ranocchia turned his ankle while chasing an opponent and left the pitch on a stretcher. He is headed for some tests soon. With Pablo Mari and Carlos Augusto out for this one, Valentin Antov replaced him.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Not available Sunday Mari didn't make the squad list for Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact It's not clear why Mari is out but Andrea Ranocchia now takes his place in the lineup.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Bench option versus Napoli Pessina (knee) has progressed and will be available against Napoli, coach Giovanni Stroppa announced.

Impact Pessina has been battling knee soreness throughout the summer and was called up but ultimately scratched for the opener. He's in a better spot this week, but he's not ready to start yet. He could take playing time away from Filippo Ranocchia and Mattia Valoti. He tallied one goal, one assist, 24 chances and 37 tackles in 27 appearances (18 starts) with Atalanta last season.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Ruled out for Napoli game Augusto will be unavailable for Sunday's match against Napoli due to an "important contusion," coach Giovanni Stroppa informed.

Impact Augusto bowed out early last week and, while the injury doesn't sound overly concerning, he will sit out at least one game. Andrea Carboni or Andrea Ranocchia could replace him in the back, with Marco D'Alessandro retaining his starting job on the flank.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE