Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro featured for Monza as they were beaten 1-0 by Atalanta in Sunday’s Serie A meeting.
The Nigerian international made his eighth appearance of the campaign, having provided one assist so far, and completed 73 minutes before being replaced by Dany Mota.
Atalanta took the lead four minutes after half-time when Nikola Krstovic scored in the 49th minute, putting the visitors in front.
Monza responded by committing players forward in search of an equaliser. They created pressure through a series of dangerous crosses, but were unable to break through Atalanta’s defence.
Goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi was central to the visitors’ success, making a number of important saves to deny Monza and maintain his clean sheet.
The result secured all three points for Atalanta, while Monza’s late efforts failed to produce a goal.