Latest Milan team news: Bennacer, Sportiello and Loftus-Cheek injury updates | OneFootball

Ismael Bennacer has returned to Milanello for the final part of his recovery program, while Marco Sportiello and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are expected to recover for Friday’s key game against Atalanta despite minor injuries.

Italian media Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato.com provide the latest updates on injured Milan players Sportiello, Loftus-Cheek and Bennacer.

The latter returned to Milanello on Wednesday to begin the final part of his recovery program.

Milan team news: Bennacer, Sportiello and Loftus-Cheek injury updates

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 11: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan in action during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 11, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Algeria international has only made one appearance this season and was ruled out for four months after undergoing calf surgery in September.  He’s expected to return to action in January.

On the other hand, Loftus-Cheek and Sportiello suffered minor injuries during a 6-1 Coppa Italia win over Sassuolo on Tuesday, but according to Calciomercato, both players are expected to be available on Friday, when the Rossoneri visit direct rivals Atalanta in Bergamo.

The experienced goalkeeper is dealing with knee inflammation, while the English midfielder suffered a knock in his calf.

Both trained separately at Milanello on Wednesday.