< ![CDATA[MILAN – The World Cup in Brazil is coming to a close and pre-season preparations have now started for Milan.Most of the players returned to Milanello on Wednesday. Those that played at the World Cup however are set to return in various stages over the coming weeks.Italy’s Abate, Balotelli and De Sciglio will return between the 21st and the 22nd of July.Honda, Muntari and Essien will arrive directly in the USA at the start of the pre-season tour.Zapata will return at the end of July.After the pre-season tour, it will then be De Jong’s turn to join up with the rest of the squad on around the 8th of August.]]>