PATRICK CIURRIA NEWS

WIll skip Lazio contest Ciurria (knee) will be sidelined Saturday as he's undergoing treatment, coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Ciurria has yet to debut this campaign as he's still dealing with the consequences of a knee injury that kept him out for months. Pedro Pereira, Georgios Kyriakopoulos and Samuele Birindelli will be the options on the wings.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Roma Ciurria (knee) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Ciurria was an option but the coach made different choices in this one. He tallied one assist, 28 shots (seven on target), 30 key passes and 53 crosses (18 accurate) in 22 games (18 starts) last season. He'll likely continue to be eased into action after missing months, but he'll look to find room thanks to his versatility since he can feature as a wingback on both flanks and as no.10.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Ciurria (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Ciurria returns for the first time this season after undergoing surgery in the offseason. Ciurria was a regular starter when fit over the last two seasons, but will be eased back into action from the bench.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Roma clash Ciurria (knee) "is feeling a little better, and we'll see whether to bring him to the bench or not Sunday," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Ciurria is almost out of the woods after sitting out all the previous fixtures due to an offseason knee surgery. He'll be an option in multiple roles once fully healthy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ways away from returning Ciurria (knee) "has a timetable to respect. He's at a good point. We'll see whether he'll return in a month or a month and a half," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Ciurria will continue to stay on the mend after sitting out the first three fixtures after undergoing knee surgery in the summer. Samuele Birindelli (thigh), Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopoulos have handled the flanks so far.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for opener Ciurria (knee) wasn't selected for Saturday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Ciurria continues to work his way back from knee surgery and will most likely be sidelined for more matches as he'll have to do the pre-season preparation once he's healed.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Coppa Italia match Ciurria (knee) hasn't been called up for Friday's cup game versus SudTirol.

Impact Ciurria has yet to recover from his knee surgery and hasn't been involved in the friendlies. He's likely to begin the season on the shelf or at least be severely limited since he skipped the pre-season preparation. The new coach has been using Georgios Kyriakopoulos and Samuele Birindelli consistently on the flanks during the summer.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Ciurria went under the knife to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Monza announced.

Impact Ciurria has been absent for unknown reasons for the past two matches and didn't recapture a regular role following a previous knee injury. He closes his campaign early with one assist, 28 shots (seven on target), 30 key passes and 53 crosses (18 accurate) in 22 appearances. Samuele Birindelli, Alessio Zerbin, Georgios Kyriakopoulous and Valentin Carboni have absorbed his minutes and will continue to do so.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Doesn't feature against Roma Ciurria (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Ciurria was back on the bench after being sidelined for three weeks due to a knee injury but didn't get minutes. He'll compete primarily with Valentin Carboni and Andrea Colpani if the coach sticks with the scheme he has been using lately.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Roma Ciurria (knee) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Roma, Monza informed.

Impact Ciurria is good to go after sitting out three weeks due to knee soreness. He'll be an option in multiple roles but might begin as a sub since his teammates have fared well while he was out, especially Samuele Birindelli, Valentin Carboni and Daniel Maldini. He has tallied four chances created, nine crosses (three accurate) and 16 tackles (nine won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not selected for Salernitana match Ciurria (knee) wasn't named in Monza's squad list to face Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Ciurria will miss his third game in a row while tending to an unspecified knee issue. The coach switched things up in the last game and went with a scheme with more attackers, using Valentin Carboni along with Andrea Colpani and Dany Mota Carvalho. Alessio Zerbin and Daniel Maldini could also get more minutes while he's out.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Milan match Ciurria (knee) "got hurt in the final practice before the Verona tilt and will be sidelined for another week," coach Raffaele Palladino informed.

Impact Ciurria will skip his second contest in a row and will be a late call for the next one versus Salernitana. Alessio Zerbin and Georgios Kyriakopoulos alternated in his role in the past fixture. Pedro Pereira, Valentin Carboni and Samuele Birindelli can also adapt to it.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Verona game Ciurria was a late scratch for Sunday's match against Verona due to a minor knee problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Ciurria ended up on the stands despite being part of the initial squad list due to an ailment. Alessio Zerbin got the start, while Georgios Kyriakopoulos came off the bench on the left wing. He'll be evaluated ahead of Sunday's clash with Milan.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles Ciurria created two chances and made six tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Frosinone.

Impact Ciurria was held off the scoresheet but led Monza in both chances created and tackles in the match. The wing-back has just one goal involvement this season, but has created four chances, crossed three times and made 12 tackles over his last three contests.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats Ciurria crossed twice accurately, created a chance, made six tackles (winning four) and five clearances during Friday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Ciurria was held off the scoresheet, but led Monza in chances created, tackles and clearances in the draw. The wing-back has just one goal involvement in 17 appearances, but has crossed eight times, created four chances and made seven tackles in his last three appearances with Friday being his first start since December 10th.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses, four shots Ciurria generated four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Ciurria attempted at least five crosses and more than three shots for the first time early-October. He has been relatively quiet for the past two months. But ideally for Ciurria, his latest effort begins a strong run of form that can help him get back on track.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silent despite new role versus Juventus Ciurria won four duels and one of two tackles and recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Ciurria started as a false-nine as the coach shook things up offensively, but he failed to take a shot, and his numbers didn't improve relative to his previous performances. He has logged three attempts (two on target), seven key passes, and five crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Verona Ciurria had one tackle (one won), two key passes, and two clearances in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Ciurria continued his stretch of underwhelming performances, but the meager number was enough to co-lead his team in chances created. He has recorded 12 crosses (six accurate), 10 chances created, and 13 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Monza will host Torino Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry in Udinese game Ciurria (undisclosed) took two shots on target, sent in one cross (zero accurate), and had one clearance and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Ciurria returned to the XI after being an unused sub for one game and did a little bit of everything but didn't stand out in any particular area. He has registered 12 shots (six on target), six chances created, and 13 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Monza will visit Verona Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Udinese Ciurria is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Ciurria returns after being an unused substitute a week ago while dealing with an undisclosed knock. The wing-back takes up his customary role on the right flank having just one goal involvement but 32 crosses in his nine starts.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Udinese game Ciurria (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Udinese.

Impact Ciurria was an unused sub due to an ailment last week but will have a chance to play in this one, although the coach didn't dish on him in the pre-game presser. If healthy enough, he could replace Pedro Pereira or Georgios Kyriakopoulous in the XI. He has recorded 12 shots (four on target), ten chances created, and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing small injury Ciurria didn't play against Roma "due to a minor problem in the final practice, and we preferred not to take any chance," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Ciurria was unusually unused considering his significance, but the situation was injury-related. He'll try to recuperate ahead of Sunday's match versus Udinese. Otherwise, either Pedro Pereira or Samuele Birindelli will play on the right flank.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Salernitana Ciurria won two of two tackels and three duels and had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Ciurria had a silent showing as Monza built an early lead through the production of his teammates. He left a little earlier than usual but didn't seem hurt, and the coach didn't mention an injury in his post-game remarks. He has notched 12 shots (four on target), ten chances created, and 18 crosses (five accurate) in the last five rounds. He has yet to contribute to a goal, which is unusual considering his success last season. Monza will visit Roma on October 22.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE