AC Milan has excluded eight players from their travelling squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Manchester United in Wroclaw, Poland. The decision reflects recent assessments made by newly appointed head coach Ruben Amorim following the club’s pre-season tour through Australia and Southeast Asia.
Among those omitted is Portuguese winger Rafael Leao, though a muscular injury has been cited as the reason for his absence. The exclusion raises concerns about his availability for Milan’s Serie A opener against Torino the following weekend. Seven additional players have also been left out, including defenders Fikayo Tomori and Pervis Estupinan, midfielder Youssouf Fofana, and striker Christopher Nkunku.
The absences signal that Amorim has identified these individuals as surplus to requirements at the San Siro. Reports indicate the club intends to pursue sales for several of these players during the summer transfer window. Leao, Gimenez, and Estupinan may be sold if appropriate offers materialize, while others on the list are actively being encouraged to find new clubs. The move follows Milan’s failure to secure Champions League qualification for the upcoming season.
This pre-season match represents Amorim’s final opportunity to prepare his squad before competitive domestic action commences next weekend.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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