Milan have been given a boost ahead of their match with Atlanta as Rafael Leao is expected to return. The Portugal international has been sidelined for almost a month due to thigh injury, putting him at risk for next weeks must-win Champions League match with Newcastle.
Sky Sport Italia and others now confirm that the 24-year-old has returned to training and continued with personalised work while his team-mates did tactical work and a training match today.
At the end of the day tomorrow, when he will do all the training with the group, Pioli will decide whether to bring him to Bergamo with the squad. The feeling is positive that he can at least be on the bench while there are no doubts about his presence in Newcastle.