Sky: Milan smile as Maignan, Gabbia and Ricci return to Milanello ahead of schedule

With the international break coming to an end, players are given a bit of extra time to return to training. However, three AC Milan players have arrived before their scheduled return.

Ahead of this weekend, Milan must be in the best possible position. There can be no denying that much. If they are an inch off the pace, they risk getting beaten by Inter, and that could derail any Scudetto push.

Of course, the same goes for their opponents, but the Rossoneri are keen to approach this game in the best condition.

Trio return early

They have already been supported by some returns to the field. So, Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot will both be in contention to start the game. Then, there is some more good news regarding returns, albeit in a different sense.

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Mike Maignan, Matteo Gabbia and Samuele Ricci were due to return to training later this week. However, as Sky reports, the trio all reported to Milanello for this afternoon’s session, keen to prepare for the Derby della Madonnina, as MilanNews relayed.

Whilst the physical difference in this decision may not be great, mentally it proves where the Diavolo are. They are willing to sacrifice days off for the team, and ahead of a game of this magnitude, that is only a good thing.