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CHIARUGI TO THE MILAN CHANNEL: “We all know Milan’s history and it must get back to those levels.”

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MILAN – Ex-Fiorentina and Milan player Luciano Chiarugi spoke to the Milan Channel ahead of this Monday’s Serie A match at the Franchi which brings together his two former sides:

“Alessio Cerci had already been compared to me during his time at Fiorentina. He has incredible qualities, but he’s a player that needs confidence and to play, obviously if he’s doing well. His strengths and his qualities come out when he’s satisfied, players like him need to be motivated and encouraged to perform to their best. At the Franchi, Milan will be met by a Fiorentina side eager for third place, which I still believe they can pursue. I’ve always believed that Fiorentina were one of the sides in the best condition in Serie A, then they had one injury too many, and Montella has had to think about managing the group in the best way possible. The result will depend partly on what Milan can do. I hope they have found a bit more serenity to take on this final stretch and join the race for a place in Europe. We all know Milan’s history and it must get back to those levels and it will be like this.”

INJURY UPDATE: AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy

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Stephan El Shaarawy had a check-up on Friday for his foot injury.

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Today, and in line with the times set out after the injury sustained on the 24th of January, Stephan El Shaarawy underwent a specialist visit, which also included x-rays, with professor Niek Van Dijk. 

The outcome of the visit was satisfactory and the compound fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone in the right foot is healing. 

The next step is more rest and treatment for around one month. At the end of this stage, Stephan will undergo another check-up with a specialist.

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUE

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he rossoneri trained at Milanello on Friday morning.

 

(ARCHIVE PHOTO: Alex and Destro during a practice match) 

MILANELLO – The rossoneri ran through a technical and tactical based training session on Friday morning and continued with their preparations ahead of Monday’s Serie A match away to Fiorentina. A reminder that it kicks-off at 19.00 local time.

The training session on Friday started at 11.30 out on the raised pitch with a warm-up which included a series of fitness exercises as well as static drills with the use of the fitness mats. Afterwards, the squad ran through some more fitness exercises with the use of the high obstacles and bungee cords.

Following a thorough warm-up, the technical phase of the training session started by working on passing and then possession drills 4 v 4 with a free floating player.

Friday’s training session came to an end with a tactical drill, attack versus defence, over half a pitch.

Individuals: Muntari, after doing the warm-up with the rest of the squad, worked on his personalised fitness programme on the athletics track.

On Saturday, the squad will train again in the morning and continue with preparations ahead of the match away to Fiorentina.

MASTALLI TO THE MILAN CHANNEL: “A unique feeling”

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Alessandro Mastalli explains what training with the First Team has been like.

“Training with the First Team is always great and also important because you work in a complete manner. To train with top players is a unique feeling. I have developed a lot, especially in terms of fitness, because you train hard in the First Team, let’s hope I can continue like this. When you are named it means they are interested and you have a chance. It’s been a dream to make my debut since I was a child, if it happens, I will be delighted. My relationship with the First Team players has changed a bit compared to the start of the season. Before I was a bit shy, whereas now we’re closer and they help me even more than they did before.”