Following that, the players were put through their paces with tactical exercises with Saturday’s opponents Atalanta in mind. The first drills were done with the use of the metal mannequins and were followed by a practice match 11 v 11 with goalkeepers and across a full size pitch.

Individuals: Montolivo started the session with the rest of the squad, doing the warm-up and the first part of the tactical drills. During the practice match however the captain worked apart on a personalised training programme on the upper pitch. Cerci and Bacca took part in the entire training session with the rest of the players.

On Friday, Mihajlovic will speak exclusively to the Milan Channel at 12.45 and shortly after at around 13.00 the coach will face the press and preview the round 12 clash with Atalanta at the San Siro. The squad will train at 15.00 for the final time before the visit of the Orobici.