AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli provided fitness updates on his players on Friday before naming his squad for the trip to Parma this weekend.
The Rossoneri go in search of three valuable points this weekend as we can’t afford any more slip-ups between now and the end of the season.
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With qualification for the Champions League still on the line, it’s vital that we finish the campaign strong, and so it will come as a welcome boost for Pioli that he can bring in a number of players after recent injury setbacks.
As noted by MilanNews, Pioli provided updates on various individuals as he revealed that Davide Calabria, Alessio Romagnoli and Daniel Maldini are the only players missing for the clash with Parma on Saturday.
In turn, that means Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao and Mario Mandzukic all return, while the Milan boss added that he expects Calabria to rejoin group training next week.
Time will tell who Pioli opts to start at the Ennio Tardini, but ultimately it’s a major boost to have different options, particular in attack, at his disposal if he needs to change things during the game.
From Leao with his pace to Mandzukic offering a focal point and more of a physical presence in the final third as well as an aerial threat, it adds different dimensions to the Milan attack and that can only be a positive thing.
That said, they have to deliver this weekend and claim all three points, with the report above noting that Pioli also stressed to the media that he isn’t thinking about the last nine games of the Serie A season, as he is fully focused on Parma and winning on Saturday.
✅ Confirmed Milan squad vs Parma
Looking much better/more options at Pioli's disposal 🙌🏽#ParmaMilan #ForzaMilan pic.twitter.com/s5fs6GsgRA
— Talk Milan (@talkmilan1) April 9, 2021