AC MONZA NEWS

Dany Mota - Unavailable versus Lecce Mota Carvalho (ankle) was omitted from Monza's squad list to face Lecce on Saturday.

Impact Mota Carvalho will miss his third match on the trot due to an ankle injury and hasn't progressed much in training, so he's also in doubt for the ensuing bouts. Alessio Zerbin and Daniel Maldini have picked up the slack at his position.

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Patrick Ciurria - Shelved for Lecce fixture CIurria (undisclosed) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Lecce, Monza announced.

Impact Ciurria will skip the second contest in a row due to an unspecified physical problem. He has played only sparingly in recent weeks, as the coach has moved on to healthier players.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Doesn't play against Atalanta Carboni (ankle) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Carboni was fit enough to make the initial squad, but he was ultimately given the day off to recover fully. Georgios Kyriakopoulos manned the left-back position in relief. He'll look to return to the XI against Lecce on Saturday, as he has been a regular in the last couple of months.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Solid in attack Birindelli had four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Birindelli had a great match in the attack despite lining up at right-back, as he registered three chances created, four shots and four crosses in the loss. This was a slightly rare match for the defender, as despite appearing in 20 games this season, he only has 22 shots, 22 chances created and 39 crosses to go along with two assists when it comes to attacking stats. He was also okay in the defense, notching one tackle won, an interception and one clearance.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Earns first assist of season Bondo assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Bondo saw a pretty good match Sunday despite the loss, as he notched an assist after finding Daniel Maldini in the 89th minute. This gave Bondo his first assist of the season, only having two goal contributions all campaign. He has now started in 10 of his 20 appearances this season, notching 25 tackles, 11 clearances, 10 shots and five chances created in his 1,115 minutes of play.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Bags goal as substitute Maldini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Maldini eased the suffering a little bit Sunday, as he came on in the 65th minute and scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute off of a Warren Bondo assist. This gave Maldini only his fourth goal of the season, now having five goal contributions, with all of them coming within his past nine appearances. He will hope this generates some talk about more playing time next season or to end this campaign, as he has only featured 10 times with two starts all season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Concedes twice against Atalanta Di Gregorio had four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Di Gregorio was decent despite the loss Sunday, as he did make four saves before allowing two goals against Atalanta. This comes just after his magnificent display against Bologna, registering seven saves and a clean sheet, having 12 clean sheets on the campaign, two better than last season. However, he will look to add another in the club's next match against Lecce on Saturday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Clears ban Akpa Akpro completed a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Akpa Akpro will be an option for Saturday's away game versus Lecce, but Warren Bondo and Roberto Gagliardini are usually ahead of him in the pecking order, and the coach can also opt for more aggressive lineups, deploying Matteo Pessina in his role. He had started three straight games before the ban, posting five tackles (all won), six interceptions and nine clearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Selected for Atalanta bout Carboni (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Atalanta, Monza announced.

Impact Carboni escaped without a significant injury and will have a shot at retaining his starting job, as he has done for most of the recent fixtures. He has scored once and added eight crosses (two accurate), 14 clearances and seven interceptions in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Questionable for Atalanta match Carboni (ankle) has avoided serious injuries but is in doubt for Sunday's clash with Atalanta, Il Giorno reported.

Impact Carboni will be a late call after sustaining an ankle problem in the previous game. If he can't play, one among Luca Caldirola, Pedro Pereira or Georgios Kyriakopoulous will enter XI depending on which scheme the coach utilizes.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Ciurria - Ruled out for Atalanta match Ciurria won't be called up for Sunday's game versus Atalanta, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Ciurria has played just 36 minutes in the last four matches as he didn't recapture a regular role following a previous injury. Alessio Zerbin, Daniel Maldini and Valentin Carboni have absorbed his playing time.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dany Mota - Sidelined for Atalanta game Mota Carvalho (ankle) "won't be an option versus Atalanta, and we hope he'll return next week," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Mota Carvalhno will sit out his second straight game due to an ankle problem. Alessio Zerbin fared well in his role last week. Daniel Maldini and Valentin Carboni are also in the running to replace him.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Fires two shots in Bologna tilt Pessina recorded two shots (zero on goal), one block and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Pessina was deployed as a no.10 in a pretty challenging game and paced his team in attempts despite his low numbers, but Monza generated very little offense as a whole. He has scored once in his last five appearances, recording four shots (two on target), three key passes and two crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Wins two tackles versus Bologna Bondo generated two tackles (two won), one key pass, four successful duels and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Bondo got the start even though Roberto Gagliardini was fully healthy and helped the defense with his energy. He has gotten the nod in three of the last five fixtures he was available for, notching nine tackles (seven won), six clearances, and two shots (one on target).

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Mari - Piles up clearances against Bologna Mari had one tackle (zero won), seven clearances, one block and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Mari filled the stat sheet while dealing with Joshua Zirkzee and the rest of the Bologna offense, which didn't break through in this one. He has totaled five tackles (one won), eight interceptions and 27 clearances in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Fares well against Bologna Izzo committed two fouls and recorded three clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Izzo had a muscular display to contribute to containing a high-wattage frontline, with only a yellow card marring his showing a little. He has started in five straight fixtures, tallying six tackles (four won), six interceptions and 15 clearances. His competitor Danilo D'Ambrosio was back on the bench in this one after dealing with an injury.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Birindelli - Sound in Bologna game Birindelli registered one cross (zero accurate), one interception, three clearances, and three tackles (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Birindelli focused more on defending than in previous fixtures and got the job done on that end. He has posted six tackles (three won), seven crosses (one accurate), eight clearances and three key passes in the last five rounds.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Vignato - Doesn't play against Bologna Vignato (groin) didn't come off the pine in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Vignato worked his way back from a big injury but wasn't fielded right away, as the coach went with a defensive-minded lineup and then picked Daniel Maldini and Valentin Carboni over him. He'll likely have to wait a while for his opportunity to see substantial minutes.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Unused versus Bologna D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact D'Ambrosio watched the game from the bench for the entire 90 minutes after missing several weeks due to injury. He'll have better chances of featuring in the next game due to Andrea Carboni's suspension. He mostly alternated with Armando Izzo beforehand, starting consistently only when the teammate battled a lingering foot injury.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Colpani - Quiet versus Bologna Colpani registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Colpani had his only chance of the game with an acrobatic finish from inside the box, but it wasn't on target. He has tallied one goal, two assists, eight shots (three on target) and seven key passes in the last five rounds.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Will miss Atalanta clash Akpa Akpro generated one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Akpa Akpro mostly contributed defensively but will have to sit the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Roberto Gagliardini or Daniel Maldini will get the start in the midfield versus Atalanta.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Di Gregorio - Superb in Bologna contest Di Gregorio registered seven saves, two clearances and two punches and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Di Gregorio was under heavy fire throughout the game but responded each time, especially on a few robust efforts by Riccardo Orsolini. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last four rounds, making 16 saves and allowing five goals. Monza will face Atalanta at home next Sunday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Caldirola - Serves suspension Caldirola cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Caldirola will be eligible to play against Atalanta next Sunday. He had started over Andrea Carboni in the past game, and the teammate got hurt in this one. He has totaled two tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception in his last five showings (two starts).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Bows out early against Bologna Carboni had three tackles (two won), two clearances and two crosses in 68 minutes before leaving Saturday's 0-0 draw with Monza at the 68th minute due to an ankle injury, Tuttomerc...

Impact Carboni had a sturdy display in the back but couldn't continue after rolling his ankle. He was replaced by Pedro Pereira, with Samuele Birindelli moving to the left flank. Luca Caldirola will be back from suspension for the next game. Georgios Kyriakopoulos is also a candidate for the position should he be sidelined.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Earns bench spot D'Ambrosio (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact D'Ambrosio is finally making his way back to play, as he was given a spot on the bench Saturday after recovering from an undisclosed issue that has left him out since March 2. The defender will now look to get back in the starting XI in the club's next contest, having started in 15 of his 19 appearances this season.

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