Romagnoli set to make AC Milan comeback

AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli has returned to first-team training as he closes in on a return.

The centre-back has missed almost a month of action with a thigh injury sustained in the victory at Bologna.

But Romagnoli is now in line to play in Saturday’s home Serie A game against Chievo after Milan confirmed he had completed a full session with his team-mates.

Milan have still managed to pick up seven points from a possible nine in the 22-year-old’s absence.

However, Ignazio Abate – who has started the last three games – missed training with an eye injury and will reportedly miss the game, with Mattia De Sciglio set to replace him.

Thursday training at Milanello as countdown to #MilanChievo continues. Read today’s report https://t.co/uj4bJpydXK pic.twitter.com/3NR5YpigLa

— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 2, 2017