What happened. Monza coach Ivan Juric confirmed that captain Matteo Pessina will be out for a while due to a serious knee injury, ruling him out of the upcoming Coppa Italia match and the start of Serie A.

Pessina is a leader on and off the field, making his absence a huge loss.
Further tests will determine the exact extent of the damage.
Juric noted the gap between Serie A and Serie B and the need for squad changes.

“Pessina had a problem with his knee, he will be out for a while. It is a huge loss.”
— Ivan Juric

Pessina's absence could impact Monza's start to the season as they aim for safety in Serie A.

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