AC Milan just dropped their squad list for the pre-season tour, and guess who’s on it? None other than Rafael Leao, Pervis Estupinan, and Fikayo Tomori, all guys who were widely expected to be outta there this summer! This isn’t just a travel list; it’s a huge statement before the season even properly kicks off.
Amorim’s Bold Gamble on Departing Stars
Coach Ruben Amorim is clearly making a bold move, eager to evaluate every player on his roster, even the ones with one foot out the door. Estupinan has been in advanced talks for a move to Aston Villa, but with no agreement yet, he’s gotta be wondering what’s next. And Tomori? Newcastle United has been targeting that defender hard. It’s wild to see these guys traveling with the team for friendlies, right? What does this mean for their futures, and more importantly, for Milan’s cohesion as a squad heading into the season? It’s a massive question mark hovering over the entire tour.
Leao Joins Late as Milan Plays the Waiting Game
Leao, the big man, is still on vacation after the World Cup and isn’t even meeting the squad until they hit Australia next week. That tells you everything; Milan clearly doesn’t expect any rapid developments on his future. Luka Modric, Goncalo Ramos, Alexis Saelemaekers, Ardon Jashari, and Koni De Winter are making the same travel arrangements, joining later too. It’s a bit of a disjointed start for some of their top talent. Meanwhile, Mario Gila is already dealing with a slight muscular injury from that 2-2 friendly draw against Celtic, but he’s still involved. These pre-season tours are all about building fitness and chemistry, and Milan’s got a few hurdles right out of the gate.
The Rossoneri kicked off their friendlies with that 2-2 draw in Glasgow against Celtic yesterday, a solid enough result for a warm-up. But now, they’re heading to Australia for some serious tests. We’re talking rivals Inter in Perth on Wednesday, August 5! That’s not just another friendly; that’s a chance for bragging rights, even in pre-season. Then it’s Chelsea in Jakarta on August 8. These matches are gonna be intense, giving Amorim a real look at what he’s working with, especially with so many question marks on the roster.
That Inter clash in Perth on August 5 is gonna be absolutely massive. It’s a chance for Amorim to see what he’s really got with this mixed bag of talent, particularly those guys with one foot out the door. Can they pull it together against their biggest rivals and make a statement? We’ll be watching every kick!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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