Milan have a long list of injuries heading into their Coppa Italia clash with Torino but are hoping to recover a player or two in time for the outing.
Eight first team players are sidelined with various physical issues, heavily reducing the options available to coach Stefano Pioli. The injury crisis risks throwing the Rossoneri off balance at a crucial stage in the season, when they’re trying to stay hot on the heels of league leaders Napoli, who sit seven points clear at the top.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Junior Messias has finally recovered after a frustrating muscle issue and will join the Milan squad for their clash with Torino. He could come off the bench in the match, giving him his first taste of action since November 8.
It’s a different story for Divock Origi, who is still suffering from a right hamstring injury. He’ll be sidelined for a little while longer before making his return, forcing Pioli to further rely on Olivier Giroud.