AC MONZA NEWS

Andrea Colpani - Two chances created in loss Colpani recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Colpani was far from his top-level Saturday, only seeing two shots and two chances created in his 45 minutes of play. This ends his season having gone without a goal contribution in the club's final seven games, although he registered a career-high in goal contributions with 12. He started in 26 of his 28 appearances this season, registering eight goals on 65 shots and four assists on 56 chances created to go along with 111 crosses.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Sorrentino - Allows two against Juventus Sorrentino registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Sorrentino saw his second start in a row Saturday, being far from his best after only seeing two saves while allowing two goals in the loss. He ends the season having appeared in seven games, starting in five while notching 16 saves and 16 goals allowed. The 22-year-old will now hope that his two appearances at the end of the campaign point towards a possible starting role next season after a lackluster season serving as the backup in net.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Sent off versus Juventus Zerbin had three crosses (one accurate) and one clearance and was booked twice in 24 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Zerbin will have to miss next season's opener as he quickly committed two bookable offenses after coming in. Monza don't have an option to buy so they'll have to negotiate with Napoli if they want to keep him after a decent loan spell during which he totaled one assist, six shots (two on target), 12 key passes and 31 crosses (13 accurate) in 13 matches (seven starts), handling several different positions.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Called up for Juventus tilt Di Gregorio (undisclosed) has made Monza's squad list to face Juventus on Saturday.

Impact Di Gregorio hasn't been ruled out in advance and will go through a late fitness test to see whether he could reclaim the starting job; otherwise, Alessandro Sorrentino would get another start.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Doubtful for Juventus game Di Gregorio (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned among the players coming back from injury in the season final in coach Raffaele Palladino's presser.

Impact Di Gregorio is likely to stay on the mend for the second match in a row due to an unspecified injury, with Alessandro Sorrentino set to replace him on goal.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Unavailable against Juventus Maldini (undisclosed) won't be back versus Juventus on Friday, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Maldini will skip his fourth season in a row, which deprived him of a chance to get some minutes in somewhat meaningless matches. Monza will have to decide whether to pick up their option to keep him following a loan spell after he notched four goals, 12 shots (five on target), 11 key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) in his 11 appearances but starting just twice.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Probable for Juventus clash Carboni (ankle) "has recovered and should be with us Friday," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Carboni is on track to be part of the squad and likely begin on the bench after being sidelined for a month because of an ankle sprain. Georgios Kyriakopoulos, Luca Caldirola and Pedro Pereira have played in his role when he was out. He was a regular starter beforehand. He has scored once and logged seven shots (two on target), three key passes and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Attempts five shots Djuric generated five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Djuric's streak of goal-scoring games ended at two Sunday. Still, he clearly showed an effort to prolong the streak, having logged his highest shot tally since Feb. 24. Even with the goalless appearance Sunday, Djuric has four goals across his last six starts.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Five crosses, four accurate Colpani registered two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Frosinone.

Impact Despite failing to log an assist Sunday, Colpani could not get much more accurate with his created chances and accurate crosses than he did then. For only the third and second time respectively since mid-May, he created multiple chances and logged multiple accurate crosses.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Six crosses, three accurate Birindelli had six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Frosinone.

Impact For the first time in a while, Birindelli had one of his best performances from the flank, establishing season highs in crosses and accurate crosses. He has only had five of them since March, with more than half of the five being logged Sunday.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Sorrentino - Four saves, one goal conceded Sorrentino registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Frosinone.

Impact Sorrentino's return to Monza's starting XI was a relatively positive experience, considering he logged a season high in saves. He also conceded fewer than multiple goals for the first time this season. Should Michele Di Gregorio (undisclosed) remain unavailable, Sorrentino will look to continue his positive trend Saturday at Juventus.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Paltry against Frosinone Mari (thigh) had two clerances and two blocks and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Mari avoided missing time despite an ailment but didn't have a noteworthy performance in this one, and his team allowed one goal. He has notched five tackles (all won), nine interceptions and 19 clearances in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Ruled out for Frosinone tilt Di Gregorio (undisclosed) won't be involved Sunday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Di Gregorio was said not to be in great shape and didn't make the game-day squad list altogether because of an unspecified physical problem. Alessandro Sorrentino is starting in relief.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Starting on Sunday Mari (thigh) has made Monza's initial formation to face Frosinone on Sunday.

Impact Mari will get another nod as he avoided an injury after leaving early last week. He has logged six tackles (five won), 24 clearances and four blocks in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Might not start against Frosinone Di Gregorio was held out of practice late in the week due to an injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Di Gregorio hasn't been ruled out in advance since he made the game-day squad list but will be assessed on game-day to see whether he can play. Alessandro Sorrentino would get the nod if he didn't.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Should be fine for Frosinone match Mari (thigh) will be at least an option for Sunday's game versus Frosinone, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Mari has avoided significant injuries after bowing out early last week and has practiced almost regularly afterward. He'll go through a late fitness test to determine whether he could retain his usual starting job. Otherwise, Danilo D'Ambrosio and Luca Caldirola would be the next men up.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Stays out for Frosinone fixture Maldini "will likely miss the last two games," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Maldini will miss his third match in a row Sunday and has slim chances of recovering for the season finale. Dany Mota Carvalho, Alessio Zerbi, Valentin Carboni and Matteo Pessina have taken care of his roles in recent bouts.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Disappointing versus Fiorentina Colpani registered one shot (zero on goal) and one tackle (one won) in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Colpani didn't manage to get anything going, and Monza didn't attack much following an early lead. He has been held scoreless in the last five rounds, notching seven shots (one on target), four chances created and eight crosses (one accurate).

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Passable in Fiorentina bout Zerbin registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), four tackles (two won) and one block in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Zerbin stayed in the XI despite the return of Dany Mota Carvalho and was energetic on both ends. He has started in six straight games, posting one assist, five shots (two on target), eight key passes and 13 crosses (four accurate).

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Limps off against Fiorentina Mari recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions before exiting Monday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina at the 73rd minute due to an apparent adductor...

Impact Mari had a sound defensive performance, but that wasn't enough to stop the opponents, and he couldn't finish the game due to a muscular problem. Danilo D'Ambrosio or Luca Caldirola would get the start if he couldn't recover for Sunday's tilt versus Frosinone.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Logs assist against Fiorentina Mota Carvalho assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Mota Carvalho returned to the XI following an ankle injury and had a decent game, finding Milan Djuric with a quality cross to set up the loan goal for his side. Now healthy, he should have a prominent role, at the expense of Valentin Carboni, Daniel Maldini (undisclosed) and other attackers in the two final games. He has posted four shots (zero on target), four chances created and eight crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Nets in Fiorentina clash Djuric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Djuric put his name in the stat sheet again with a signature header besting an opponent in the air but had no opportunity besides that. He has scored four of his five seasonal goals in the last six matches, adding nine shots (four on target), 12 clearances and one tackle (one won).

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes twice against Fiorentina Di Gregorio made seven saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Di Gregorio did the best he could to limit the damage but Fiorentina broke through twice thanks to a close-range header and a strike from distance. He has kept one clean sheet in the last five rounds, making 24 saves and surrendering seven goals. Monza will host Frosinone on Sunday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Unavailable against Fiorentina Maldini won't be an option versus Fiorentina, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Maldini picked up an undisclosed injury in training, which could lead to more minutes for Valentin Carboni and Dany Mota Carvalho, although he has operated off the bench in the past four rounds.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Gives up two goals versus Lazio Di Gregorio registered three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Lazio.

Impact Di Gregorio was beaten by a tap-in by Ciro Immobile after stopping a piledriver by Daichi Kamada and Matias Vecino on a one-on-one after an errand pass by a defender. He has kept one clean sheet in the last four rounds, conceding five goals and making 17 saves. Monza will face Fiorentina away next Monday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE