Back to Work at Milanello: Who’s In and Who’s Out
An important training day at Milanello, where the Rossoneri resumed preparations ahead of their next Serie A fixture against Napoli. On Wednesday, Mike Maignan, Rafael Leão, and Fikayo Tomori reported to the training centre, while the rest of the squad is expected to arrive between Thursday and Friday to complete the group available to head coach Massimiliano Allegri.
Maignan and Tomori Train With the Squad
Positive news comes from the French goalkeeper and the English centre-back: both Maignan and Tomori completed the full training session alongside their teammates, an encouraging sign ahead of the clash against Antonio Conte’s side. The presence of the Rossoneri’s number one between the posts is crucial for the defensive setup, while Tomori could be a viable option for the back line.
Gabbia Set to Miss Out, Leão a Doubt
Less reassuring is the situation involving Matteo Gabbia and Rafael Leão, who both underwent individual training sessions away from the main group. The Italian defender, still recovering from surgery for an inguinal hernia, does not appear close to a return and will most likely miss the Napoli game.
Equally concerning is the condition of the Portuguese forward: even a break spent in Portugal with his family has not fully resolved his physical issues. The Rossoneri’s number 10 remains doubtful for the big match — a situation that worries both the coaching staff and the fans.
Pulisic Expected at Milanello: Attacking Options Under Scrutiny
Christian Pulisic is expected at the training ground between today and tomorrow, but with very few training sessions under his belt, his inclusion in the starting eleven against Napoli remains uncertain. The American is a key figure in Milan’s attack, and his availability could prove decisive in such a high-stakes encounter.
Should both Leão and Pulisic fail to be fully fit, the attacking alternatives would narrow considerably: Youssouf Fofana in a more advanced role or Niclas Füllkrug as a starter are the options at Allegri’s disposal, although the German striker — who has scored just one goal so far this season — has not been entirely convincing in recent outings.
Milan vs Napoli: A Crucial Fixture in the Title Race
The match against Napoli is an appointment that Milan simply cannot afford to get wrong. The Rossoneri are aiming for a statement performance to boost their standing in the league table, and the coming training days will be decisive in determining which players the Portuguese manager can rely on. The hope is that Leão will recover in time to provide the spark of quality and unpredictability that only the Portuguese star can deliver on the left flank.
