Mattia Caldara has admitted that he has been frustrated by not being able to play for AC Milan during his long injury lay-off.
Caldara made just two appearances for the Rossoneri last season after his arrival from Juventus in part of the deal which saw Leonardo Bonucci return to Turin.
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He ruptured his knee ligaments towards the end of the season having missed a large chunk of it due to an Achilles problem, but is now back in training and is raring to go.
“I’m getting stronger and fitter; I’m back out training, jogging, sprinting and doing strengthening exercises,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Paolo Maldini has always had time for me, and we talk a lot. When we do, I feel that he trusts me. Having a legend like him around is a great boost for the club.
“I’ve missed playing for Milan and Italy a lot, Roberto Mancini only calls up players that deserve it and I want to prove that I deserve a place in his squad.”
