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
MATTEO PESSINA #32 - MIDFIELDER - AC MONZA
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Scores penalty Pessina scored from his only shot in Sunday's 3-2 win over Fiorentina.
Clears suspension Pessina will be available versus Udinese following a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Pessina might be used as a no.10 since Gianluca Caprari will miss the next game. He has tallied three off-target shots, five chances created, 16 tackles (ten won), and four interceptions in the last five games.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Retegui scores again as Italy beats Malta 2-0 in qualifying
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Unavailable against Lazio Pessina won one tackle, had two clearances, sent in two crosses, and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese and will miss one game due to yellow-card accu...
Impact Pessina did a little bit of everything but was also booked for the fifth time in the season. Nicolo Rovella (ankle), Samuele Birindelli, or Dany Mota will replace him in the XI against Lazio depending on which scheme the coach uses.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four tackles in win Pessina registered four tackles (two won), two interceptions, one clearance, four blocks and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.
Impact Pessina had a good defensive outing to help them earn three points at home. The midfielder led his side in tackles and blocks during the win. He also received his fourth yellow card, though, and is now one away from getting suspended.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Muscular in Milan clash Pessina generated one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created and won two of six tackles and 15 duels in Saturday's 0-1 defeat versus AC Milan.
Impact Pessina didn't have great success on offense, but he shined while going toe-to-toe with opposing midfielders. He has scored once and added five shots (one on target), two chances created, and 13 tackles (four won) in the last five games. Monza will visit Salernitana next Sunday.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts late penalty Pessina scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Monday's 2-2 draw with Sampdoria.
Impact Pessina found the back of the net in the 99th minute converting a penalty to claim a point for Monza. The goal was the third in 19 appearances for the midfielder, tying him for the second most on the club.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Logs three interceptions against Cremonese Pessina drew one foul and registered two tackles (two won), two clearances, and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.
Impact Pessina focused on defending and wasn't a factor in the final third in this one. He has logged one assist, two chances created, one accurate cross, and six tackles (five won) in the last three matches. Monza will host Sassuolo next Sunday.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores one goal Pessina scored one goal during a 3-0 win Sunday versus Salernitana.
Impact Pessina logged his second goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. The midfielder will receive a lot of rest across the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will give him some time to improve from his previous output.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws six fouls in Milan clash Pessina won eight duels, drew eight fouls, and had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-4 loss versus AC Milan.
Impact Pessina dropped to the midfield a lot to help out defensively and was barely involved in the final third, primarily because of the quality of the opponents. He has scored and assisted once in the last five games, adding five shots (three on target), eight chances created, and 18 crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches. Monza will host Bolongna next Monday.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Spezia Pessina provided an assist in a 2-0 win against Spezia on Sunday.
Impact Pessina had a decent outing for the winning side. The 25-year-old provided an assist for the team's first goal in the match. Other than that, Pessina also made an interception.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores on Sunday Pessina scored a goal in a 3-0 win against Sampdoria on Sunday.
Impact Pessina had a good game for the visitors. The 29-year-old scored the team's second goal in the match which was his first in the league campaign. Other than that, Pessina had three shots and all were on target.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Creates two chances against Empoli Pessina took one off-target shot, created two scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and won one tackle in 33 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.
Impact Pessina provided a decent jolt off the bench but it was not enough to propel his team to a positive result. He has continued to be a rotational piece rather than a full-time starter this season, where he logged two goals, one assist, 30 shots (12 on target) and 27 chances in 35 appearances (24 starts).
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rare block tally Saturday Pessina logged two blocks during a 0-0 draw Sunday versus Genoa.
Impact Pessina logged the Atalanta team's best block tally. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to do that regularly. He recorded only one block across his previous 19 Serie A appearances. Fundamentally, Pessina is not someone who has upside defensively.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist versus Sampdoria Pessina took three shots (all on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Pessina put together a complete line on offense and set up one of the two Teun Koopmeiners' goals with a timely and precise pass. It is his first assist of the season, while he has scored twice. He has notched five shots, six chances, three crosses and four tackles in the last six Serie A matches. Atalanta will face Roma away Saturday.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Serviceable against Inter Pessina took three shots (two on target), created one scoring chance, had two interceptions and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.
Impact Pessina saw increased touches given Atalanta's absences up front and put together a well-rounded line, although his team did not manage to score in this one. He has hit the net once and logged seven shots, six chances and two crosses in the last five games. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
