SAMUELE BIRINDELLI NEWS

Unused against Milan Birindelli didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Milan.

Impact Birindelli was back on the squad list but will have to wait for his opportunity to play. He'll likely supplant Pedro Pereira once fully healthy, but it could be a while before it happens since he's been out for a couple of months.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Birindelli (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Birindelli is finally back with the club, returning to the team sheet after eight matches out. He did start in the opening two games of the season before his injury, so he will hope to see some time off the bench before hopefully starting in their next contest.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Milan clash Birindelli (undisclosed) "has returned with the group," coach Alessandro Nesta informed.

Impact Birindelli is poised to resume being an option but last played back in August due to consecutive muscular injuries. Pedro Pereira should hold onto the starting job a while longer. He has tallied one shot on target, one key pass, 10 crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Verona Birindelli (undisclosed) won't return Monday against Verona, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.

Impact Birindelli will remain sidelined through the break due to his second injury in short order. Pedro Pereira will likely keep starting on the right wing, with Danilo D'Ambrosio and Patrick CIurria as his deputies.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the mend Birindelli is missing from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Sunday due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Birindelli recently returned from a muscular injury and will be evaluated in the next few days. Pedro Pereira will continue to star on the right wing. Patrick Ciurria (knee) is also an option after a lengthy absence.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Napoli Birindelli (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Birindelli returned from a three-game absence but didn't get minutes right away as Pedro Pereira and Georgios Kyriakopolous played almost the entire game on the wings. He used to start over the former in the early going.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Napoli game Brindelli (thigh) has been included in Monza's call-ups to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Birindelli is back in the squad after missing three matches due to a thigh strain. He might be eased into action with Pedro Pereira staying in the XI in this one. He'll likely resume being the top option once fully healthy. He has notched 10 crosses (two accurate), four tackles and one clearance in two games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning versus Inter Birindelli (thigh) will remain sidelined through the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Birindelli hasn't been able to recover in the last couple of weeks and will skip his second match in a row. Pedro Pereira started and assisted in the most recent fixture.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina tilt Birindelli (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Birindelli suffered an injury in training and won't be involved in this one. He'll attempt to recover during the break. Pedro Pereira and Danilo D'Ambrosio are the main candidates to take his place on the wing.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina match Birindelli "is dealing with an ailment and will have to be evaluated for Sunday's game," coach Alessandro Nesta relayed.

Impact Birindelli picked up a muscular issue and will have to go through a late fitness test. Pedro Pereira would be the frontrunner to replace him if he couldn't start or was sidelined altogether.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in draw Birindelli generated one shot (one on goal), four tackles and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Birindelli had a good all-around outing to help Monza earn the road draw, leading his side in both tackles and crosses. The right-back logged 54 overall crosses in 2023-24, while making 28 tackles and also 39 clearances. He assisted twice for the club as well.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Active offensively against Lazio Birindelli generated five crosses (one accurate), one clearance and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Birindelli motored up and down the right wing at will and led his team in deliveries but wasn't very precise. He has dished an assist and added five shots (zero on target), five chances created and 12 crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Assists in loss Birindelli assisted one goal from two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Birindelli registered his second assist of the season when he set up Andrea Colpani's wonder goal. The wing-back mainly had to settle for minutes from the bench during first half of the season, but has now started 10 in a row.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Roma clash Birindelli registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), three clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Birindelli was pretty dynamic and contributed across the board despite the heavy defeat for his side. He has captured a regular role for the first time in the season in the last six fixtures, recording 10 crosses (four accurate), six interceptions, five key passes and five tackles (four won).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses versus Salernitana Birindelli won two duels and had five crosses (two accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Birindelli has taken over the right wing in the last five games, partially thanks to Patrick Ciurria's knee injury, and has routinely furnished solid performances on both ends. He has totaled three key passes, eight crosses (four accurate), and six interceptions in such a stretch.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Birindelli cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Empoli.

Impact Birindelli has had mostly a backup role throughout the season, deputizing Pedro Pereira, Patrick Ciurria, and Georgios Kyriakopoulos on either flank. He has posted two shots (one on target), one kye pass, and two crosses (both accurate) in his last four appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Empoli clash Birindelli had one accurate cross, one clearance, and one off-target shot and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Birindelli didn't do much off the bench and won't be an option Sunday. He's generally used as a sub as Patrick Ciurria, Pedro Pereira, and Georgios Kyriakopoulos are ahead of him in the pecking order on the wings.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two clearances in draw Birindelli generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4...

Impact Birindelli had a quiet outing and could not do much stat-wise during Monza's road draw. The midfielder did receive his third yellow card of the campaign, though. He logged his fourth start in 14 overall apperances so far.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Birindelli generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Birindelli earned the start over Georgios Kyriakopoulos again after his strong display against Empoli last week. He made a clearance and a block to go with his decent attacking display. The wing-back completed his first 90 this year to indicate that the spot on Monza's right flank is his to lose.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Empoli game Birindelli assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Birindelli got the nod over Georgios Kyriakopoulos and turned in a solid shift, often imposing his will on the flank and sliding the ball to Andrea Colpani before his successful piledriver. His playing time was spotty last season but, other than Patrick Ciurria, the pecking order is in flux on the flanks with Carlos Augusto no longer in town.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in Atalanta game Birindelli won one tackle, had one interception, and created one scoring chance in 21 minutes in a 2-5 loss to Atalanta in the season finale.

Impact Birindelli came off the bench as usual and did a little bit of everything. He started the season as a regular but was eventually supplanted by the more offensive-minded Patrick Ciurria, and his playing time took a hit. He logged one assist, 18 chances created, 70 crosses (20 accurate), and 35 tackles in 31 appearances (14 starts).

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark in Sassuolo game Birindelli won four duels and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bridinelli came off the bench in the second half and was effective in the final third. He was involved in the Patrick Ciurra goal, although he wasn't credited with an assist because a defender slightly defected his pass. He has started once in the past five games, tallying two chances created, nine crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (four won), and three clearnaces.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE