Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was in action for Monza as they suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Atalanta in Sunday’s Serie A fixture.

Making his eighth appearance of the campaign, during which he has registered one assist, the Nigerian international put in a solid shift in midfield before being replaced by Dany Mota in the 73rd minute.

The decisive moment came early in the second half when Nikola Krstovic found the net in the 49th minute to give the visitors the lead.

Monza pushed aggressively for a response throughout the remainder of the match, pouring numbers forward and testing Atalanta’s backline with a barrage of dangerous crosses.

However, Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi delivered a standout performance between the posts, turning away Monza’s best attempts to preserve his clean sheet and secure all three points for the away side.

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