De Jong and Constant trained normally yesterday at the Milanello sposrts centre while Abate continues to train apart. Keisuke Honda followed his personalized training program on the central pitch. Training this afternoon is scheduled for 15.00.

 The team trained in the rain yesterday at the Milanello sports centre. After a warm up and some passing drills, the team moved onto some ball work and tactics.

The squad was divided into two groups for ball control drills followed by a 10-a-side practice match using half the pitch.

Kevin Constant and Nigel De Jong trained normally with the main group whileKeisuke Honda worked alone with his own training regime before joining the main group for tactical work. Ignazio Abate continues to train alone.

Tomorrow’s press conference ahead of Sunday evening’s match against Verona is scheduled for 13.00 while the team will train later in the afternoon.