Training at Milanello: The Situation After Napoli
The Rossoneri machine never stops. The day after the away trip to face Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, AC Milan returned to work at Milanello with the squad split into two groups, as is customary following official matches.
Recovery Session for Those Who Played Against Napoli
Players who started the match at the Maradona underwent a light recovery session, following a less intense programme designed to recharge their batteries. A logical decision driven by the need to manage energy levels carefully during a phase of the season where every detail can make the difference in the pursuit of the team’s objectives.
Practice Match Against the Primavera for the Second Group
Those who came on as late substitutes or did not feature in the match trained at a higher intensity, culminating in an internal practice match against the Primavera squad. Among the participants were Rafael Leão, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jashari and Ricci. Matteo Gabbia was also involved, having missed the Napoli fixture but continuing his recovery process. The Italian defender, a key figure in the Rossoneri backline, is working hard to return to Allegri’s matchday rotations as soon as possible.
Looking Ahead: Allegri’s Decisions
With the pre-match press conference scheduled for Friday, attention is already shifting to the next league fixture. One of the key talking points will be the tactical formation: the 3-5-2 used in recent outings has not fully convinced, appearing at times too static in its execution. Allegri could consider a return to the 4-3-3 or at least a change in approach to add greater unpredictability to the attacking play.
Another hot topic concerns the forward line selections. Benching players of the quality of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão against Napoli raised eyebrows: the American and the Portuguese represent two of Milan’s most lethal weapons, and starting them could prove decisive in the upcoming fixture. Some degree of rotation is expected, with Allegri seeking the right balance between athletic freshness and technical quality.
The season is reaching its crucial stages and every match counts double. Milan have all the qualities needed to tackle this final stretch with ambition and determination.
