Photo: Kjaer celebrates return to training with the group - "Feels great to be back on the pitch"

A big boost has arrived for head coach Stefano Pioli and the AC Milan squad as Simon Kjaer returned to training with the group today.

Kjaer has been out with a thigh muscle problem since the derby against Inter in the Coppa Italia last month, with some fearing at the time it may be another lengthy absence.

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However, the Dane has recovered in good time – which he has been able to do thanks also to the impressive work by Fikayo Tomori who stepped in well – as he celebrated his return to training.

“Feels great to be back on the pitch,” he said on Twitter.