The French goalkeeper has recovered from the strain on his flexor and has been working with his teammates. Pioli will evaluate the situation without taking any risks. Hernandez regains ownership, again apart from Calabria
This time no additional apprehension. Maignan’s problem – damage to the flexors of his left thigh – had been defined as mild from the start, and this was confirmed. Today, when training resumed at Milanello after the day of rest, the French goalkeeper in fact completed the entire session regularly together with his department colleagues, and is therefore technically considered recovered. Now the ball passes from the medical area to Pioli’s field: it will be up to the coach to evaluate how to manage him in view of the away match in Cagliari. Maignan, if desired, could already be usable in practical terms, but the basic orientation would seem to lead to his return as a starter on Saturday afternoon against Lazio. Also because Sportiello’s first appearances gave ample guarantees. In any case, evaluations in progress.
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The other good news coming from Milanello concerns Hernandez. He also worked in the group and he too can be called up for the trip to Sardinia. For Theo, unlike his compatriot, a starting shirt is expected. Which could allow Pioli to return to his usual four-man defence. However, who will act on the right bank needs to be evaluated: Calabria has still carried out separate work and will be re-evaluated tomorrow after the finishing touches. In case he doesn’t make it, Florenzi is ready, author of a more than convincing performance against Verona.
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