Milan team news: Leao back in the squad for Napoli test

Rafael Leao has returned to full Milan training and is available for selection ahead of Monday’s crunch Serie A clash with Napoli at the Maradona.

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According to TMW, the Portuguese winger had been managing a pubic inflammation but trained fully with the group on Friday alongside his teammates, a timely boost for Massimiliano Allegri as Milan prepare for one of their most important fixtures of the season.

The only absentee from training was Matteo Gabbia, meaning the rest of the squad is fully fit and available for the trip to Naples.

Leao not guaranteed to start for Milan despite passing fitness checks

Leão’s return does not guarantee him a starting role, however, with Allegri understood to be weighing up a selection battle between the Portuguese forward and Christopher Nkunku for a place in the starting XI.

The Frenchman has impressed when called upon in recent times and will push hard for the nod.

With Milan six points behind Inter and time running out in the title race, Monday’s second versus third clash at the Maradona is a must-win fixture for Allegri’s side if they are to keep any realistic hope of overhauling the Nerazzurri alive.