Cyril Ngonge
MON
Goes unused in Sassuolo tilt
Ngonge (knee) didn't play in Friday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo.
Analysis: Ngonge made the game-day squad list but wasn't inserted, as Monza are pretty deep at his position, and he is not in tip-top shape after an injury and a challenging summer. He'll have to deliver when given some opportunities, as Jay Robinson, Patrick Cutrone, Andrea Colpani and Exequiel Zeballos have fared pretty well in the early going.
Listed to bench
Ngonge (knee) is on the bench for Friday's match against Sassuolo.
Analysis: Nogonge is not missing any more time after the attacker was suffering from a knee injury, as he is fit enough for the field Friday. He does assume a role on the bench and will hope to be picked on, recording one assist and one goal in 20 appearances (11 starts) with Torino last season.
Option or Sassuolo game
Ngonge (knee) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Sassuolo on Friday.
Analysis: Ngonge will be available for the first time in the season after missing time due to a knee injury and subpar fitness, as he hadn't participated in the pre-season with Napoli. He scored once, assisted three times and posted 35 shots (16 on target), 20 key passes and 44 crosses (10 accurate) in 29 appearances at Espanyol and Torino in 2025/2026. He'll begin behind Jay Robinson, Andrea Colpani, Dany Mota Carvalho and Exequiel Zeballos.
Currently sidelined
Ngonge (knee/conditioning) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Parma.
Analysis: Ngonge missed time at the end of last season because of a knee problem and didn't take part in the friendlies at Napoli because he wasn't part of the plans, so his fitness is subpar at the moment. Monza haven't divulged yet when they expect him to be ready.
Moving to Monza
Ngonge is joining Monza on loan with an option to buy from Napoli.
Analysis: Ngonge is transferring temporarily again after playing at Torino and Espanyol in 2025/2026, scoring once, assisting thrice and tallying 35 shots (16 on target), 20 chances created and 44 crosses (10 accurate) in 29 appearances. He'll compete primarily with Andrea Colpani, Omari Forson and Dany Mota Carvalho.
Heads back to Napoli
Ngonge will return to parent club Napoli following the conclusion of his loan spell at Espanyol, the club announced.
Analysis: Ngonge joined in the January transfer window and made nine La Liga appearances including six starts, contributing two assists during his time with the Catalans. The Belgian winger had limited impact during a short spell in Spanish football but leaves with the gratitude of the club as Espanyol close the chapter on what proved to be an underwhelming loan stint for the attacking midfielder.
Remains sidelined
Ngonge (knee) remains unavailable and is ruled out for the time being, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez. "The only injury is Cyril."
Analysis: Ngonge has been unable to shake off the left knee contusion that has kept him out of consecutive fixtures, with no specific return timeline provided beyond the immediate weekend. Tyrhys Dolan is expected to regain his starting role on the right wing in his absence as Espanyol head into the final fixtures of their survival battle season.
Still out for Sevilla clash
Ngonge (knee) remains unavailable and is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Sevilla, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez. "Only Ngonge is out for the game."
Analysis: Ngonge had missed Sunday's defeat against Real Madrid with a left knee contusion and has been unable to recover in time for the weekend fixture. Ruben Sanchez is expected to continue covering on the right wing in his absence as Espanyol push through the final fixtures of what has been a difficult survival battle season.
Knee contusion rules him out
Ngonge missed Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid after picking up a contusion on his left knee during Saturday's training session, according to La Grada.
Analysis: Ngonge had arrived in the winter window as Espanyol's only January reinforcement and his absence was an untimely blow for a side still fighting to secure their top-flight status. Ruben Sanchez stepped in to cover on the right wing against Real Madrid and is expected to hold that role until Ngonge is cleared to return, with the club monitoring his knee over the coming days before setting any return timeline for the Belgian attacker.
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