Friday’s training started at 12.30 out on the lower pitch at Milanello with a fitness based warm-up with the use of the cones, obstacles and poles. This was followed by a stretching session.

In pairs, the players then worked on passing drills, close distance and long distance, before moving onto tactics with this Sunday’s opponents Sassuolo in mind.

A 10 v 10 practice match brought the session to an end.

Individuals: El Shaarawy and Alex took part in the entire training session. Alessandro Mastalli from the youth team also joined up with the first team in Friday’s training session.