Milan handed Rafael Leao injury boost for Cagliari clash | OneFootball

Rafael Leao has returned to group training today and is expected to be available for Milan’s next Serie A match against Cagliari.

Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia, report that Milan star Rafael Leao completed a full training session with his teammates on Monday.

Latest Rafael Leao injury update

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Portugal international has missed the last three games across all competitions due to an adductor injury, but he’s expected to be available for the next league game against Cagliari.

It will be the first Serie A game of the year as the Rossoneri will visit the Sardinians on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 20:45 CET.

On the other hand, Matteo Gabbia’s availability remains uncertain as the Italian centre-back continued to train separately on Monday.

Fullkrug and Leao on the bench vs. Cagliari?

PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Despite Leao’s recovery, Christopher Nkuku is still expected to start in Cagliari with Leao and new signing Niclas Fullkrug initially on the bench.

Fullkrug has already undergone medical tests with Milan, and his signature will be confirmed as soon as the January transfer window opens.