Milan’s final engagement of the week will take place at 11:30, when they host Padova for a friendly match behind strictly closed doors at Milanello.
Ruben Amorim will have only a small number of first-team players available, who will have to join forces with several members of Milan Futuro. With Alexis Saelemaekers continuing treatment as he recovers from a sprain to his right ankle, the player who will attract the most attention is Omari Hutchinson.
The English attacking midfielder, who arrived from Nottingham Forest at the end of the transfer window on a paid loan with an option to buy, has played only against Benfica before returning to the bench. This will therefore be a fairly significant test for him, as he will need to provide his coach with convincing answers ahead of the demanding run of fixtures that begins next Sunday with the away match in Reggio Emilia against Sassuolo, as relayed via today's edition of the Italian newspaper Tuttosport.
Hutchinson with a chance to earn Amorim's trust
For Hutchinson, this could be an almost crucial point in the season, as it should also help clarify where he stands in Amorim’s pecking order. After the friendly against Padova, the available players will be given time off until Monday morning, when the gates of Milanello reopen and Saelemaekers will undergo another assessment.
