Ricardo Mangas
MON
Subdued display versus Sassuolo
Mangas (ankle) generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances and created one scoring chance in Friday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.
Analysis: Mangas was fit enough to start but wasn't as influential as in the previous rounds and was subbed off early in the second half. He has recorded at least one chance, accumulating eight, and two crosses, totaling 16 (four accurate), in the last four bouts, scoring once and assisting twice and adding four tackles (three won). Furthermore, he has recorded one or more clearances in every game, piling up seven.
Starts against Sassuolo
Mangas (ankle) starts Friday's match against Sassuolo.
Analysis: Mangas comes back into the XI after being taken off at halftime against Lecce with a possible ankle issue. He has recovered from the knock and is trusted to start Friday.
Fit for Sassuolo game
Mangas (ankle) "has recovered, and we hope he'll last 90 minutes Saturday. We had to manage him after a knock," coach Ivan Juric relayed.
Analysis: Mangas avoided serious consequences after leaving early in the previous match and should continue starting over Adam Bakoune and Exequiel Zeballos. He has scored once and assisted twice in the last three matches, notching at least one key pass, amassing seven, and two crosses, totaling 14 (four accurate) over that span.
Scores and subs off against Lecce
Mangas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lecce due to a possible ankle injury after 45 minutes, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.
Analysis: Mangas was a force on the wing and bagged his first goal by tucking the ball into the empty net on a square pass from Samuele Birindelli, recording his third goal contribution on the trot. On the other hand, he took a couple of blows to the ankle late in the first half and didn't return from the interval, making way for Adam Bakoune. He'll likely need tests ahead of Friday's home game versus Sassuolo.
Extends assist streak
Mangas assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Parma.
Analysis: Mangas registered one assist, two crosses, two chances created, two tackles won and one interception across his 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma, delivering the precise cross in the closing stages that Michael Folorunsho headed toward goal. The Portuguese left-back is in his third consecutive start and has now delivered an assist in back-to-back appearances, with his combination of defensive solidity and creative output from the left side making him one of the more consistent performers in Monza's early-season lineup.
Provides assist in defeat
Mangas assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Udinese.
Analysis: Mangas put a ball into the box for Andrea Colpani to level the scoring in the 37th minute of the weekend's duel. The wing-back took advantage of his opportunities to push forward, finishing with game-high totals in crosses and chances created. The assist was his first goal involvement after two games played in the 2026/27 campaign. He'll retain attacking upside if he stays put on the left flank in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with most of his output coming from creative stats given that his team can't be trusted for clean sheets in its current form.
Joins Monza
Mangas is headed to Monza on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy from Sporting CP.
Analysis: Mangas had a rotational role in Portugal and featured in 25 tilts last season, notching two goals and two assists. He previously spent time at Spartak Moscow and Vitoria Guimaraes. He'll be in contention to replace former starter Paulo Azzi, who already returned to Serie B, on the left wing.
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