The AC Milan squad will report for the start of preseason in less than one week, and Massimiliano Allegri has returned to Italy.
According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) this morning, the time for rest is over as Allegri begins his second adventure at Milan. The coach returns to the city today in view of the start of summer preparation, set for the gathering on Monday 7 July at Milanello.
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The first athletic tests for the players are scheduled on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July, with the squad expected by midnight on Sunday at the training complex. On Monday there will be a press conference to unveil Allegri, before the training session – open to fans and the press – scheduled for 17:00.
The former Juventus coach has already held individual discussions in recent days with some players. During the chats, the Italian motivated them to give their all in this pre-season phase, so as to be at 100% for the start of the year that will see Milan engaged only in domestic competitions.
In a feature last night, we outlined how Allegri’s plans for the preparation phase include double sessions, intense training and regular tests to see how the condition of the players is developing. In short, nothing will be left to chance.
U shall progress sir