AC MONZA NEWS

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

Michele Di Gregorio - Makes four saves in defeat Di Gregorio made four saves but allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Di Gregorio got the start for the season opener while Eugenio Lamanna was serving a suspension. With Alessio Cragno also in the mix, it remains to be seen who will be the preferred option between the sticks moving forward. If Di Gregorio does start again, it could be an indication he'll be the primary option moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Lamanna - Available following suspension Lamanna served his one-match ban and will be eligible to play versus Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Lamanna is back in Serie A for the first time since 2017-18 when he made just one appearance for Genoa. Still, the keeper is unlikely to take over as the No. 1 option between the sticks, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Launches three crosses Birindelli registered three crosses (three accurate), three shots (one on target) and four tackles (three won) against Torino on Saturday.

Impact Birindelli led the team in both accurate crosses and tackles won while slotting into a right-midfield role. Like many of his teammates, this was Birindelli's first taste of Serie A action despite having logged 106 contests in Serie B over the course of his career. In those tier-two appearances, Birindelli managed five goals and eight assists and should be capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Registers four shots Ranocchia recorded four shots (two on target), one cross (inaccurate) and two chances created versus Torino on Saturday.

Impact Ranocchia led the team in shots despite being subbed off in the 64th minute Saturday. It was the Serie A debut for the midfielder who played in 30 games for LR Vicenza last season in which he garnered one goal and three assists. Given his somewhat limited offensive upside, Ranocchia probably shouldn't be expected to score with any consistency moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Limps off versus Torino Augusto had one clearance and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Torino before subbing off due to a knock, coach Giovanni Stroppa told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Impact Augusto played as a center-back and not as a wing-back in the first game, which isn't great for his fantasy stocks. He will be assessed in the next few days to determine whether the contusion suffered further complications. Andrea Ranocchia, Marco D'Alessandro and Andrea Carboni can eventually fill in for him.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Out on Saturday Pessina (knee) is not in Monza's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Torino.

Impact Pessina was initially called up by Monza on Friday, but he wasn't deemed fit enough to make the match day squad against Torino as he continues to recover from a knee issue. His next opportunity to return will be versus Napoli next weekend.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Called up for Torino game Pessina (knee) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Pessina has been able to return to full training after being sidelined by knee soreness, which will impact his minutes in the first few games. Mattia Valoti, Stefano Sensi, Andrea Barberis and Filippo Ranocchia are in the mix to start with Jose Machin suspended and Pessina hampered.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Lamanna - Suspended for opener Lamanna is out for Saturday's game versus Torino due to a suspension stemming from last season.

Impact Lamanna dropped to third-string goalie following the arrival of Alessio Cragno and has long been touted to move to a lower league, but that hasn't happened yet. Michele Di Gregorio will be the lone deputy in the first match.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Moves to Monza Petagna has joined Monza on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy, Napoli announced.

Impact Petagna is poised for a much bigger role at this new club, although he is a few years removed from being a prolific scorer. He bagged 16 goals in his best season to date, back in 2019, while he was mostly a deputy at Napoli. He has strong chances to be a regular if Monza don't sign other strikers.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Loaned to Monza Mari has joined AC Monza on a season-long loan from Arsenal, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Mari kept two clean sheets and scored two goals in 15 Serie A appearances while on a six-month loan with Udinese last season, and the 28-year-old is heading back to Italy on another loan for this campaign with Monza.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Dealing with knee soreness Pessina will skip Sunday's Coppa Italia match against Frosinone due to a sore tendon in his left knee, coach Giovanni Stroppa announced.

Impact Pessina has been nursing the injury for a couple of weeks and his status for the opener versus Torino is up in the air. He will be a sure-fire starter once healthy, but he will probably have to be replaced by either Jose Machin, Mattia Valoti or Filippo Ranocchia in the first game.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlon - Heads back to Serie A Marlon has joined Monza on a season-long loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, the team announced.

Impact Marlon previously spent three season at Sassuolo before transferring to Ukraine. He logged 19 tackles, 27 interceptions, 43 clearances and 17 blocks in 24 matches (19 starts) in 2020/2021. He's expected to be a starter in the back alongside Andrea Ranocchia and Andrea Carboni.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Transfers to Monza Bondo has signed a contract with Monza after transferring from AS Nancy, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Bondo tallied two goals and an assist in 34 Ligue 2 appearances across the last two seasons with Nancy, and the 18-year-old midfielder is now moving to Serie A with newly-promoted Monza.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Transfers to Monza Ranocchia has moved to Monza on a season-long loan from Juventus, the two teams informed.

Impact Ranocchia will have the opportunity to debut in Serie A after a couple of solid seasons in the lower league. He is mostly known for his gritty style and tallied one goal and three assists in 31 appearances with Vicenza last season. He is likely to be one of the top backups behind some veterans in the midfield.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Moves to Monza Caprari has joined Monza on a season-long loan with obligation to buy from Verona, the teams announced.

Impact Caprari is coming off a career year where he bagged 12 goals and provided seven assists in 35 appearances, both personal bests. He will look to replicate those numbers in an equally offensive-minded side, although likely a little weaker. He added 67 shots (28 on target), 63 chances and 108 crosses (23 accurate) last season.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE