Overview

• Leao rejoined full-group training this week and is available for Sunday’s match against Napoli, with a cameo expected.
• The Portugal international had been out for roughly 38–40 days after a right-calf elongation suffered on August 17 in the Coppa Italia win over Bari.
• Coaching staff plan a managed reintroduction from the bench to reduce re-injury risk following the muscle issue.
• Allegri regains depth in attack after relying on Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic while Christopher Nkunku was not at full fitness.
• Preseason trials of Leao as a central forward in a 3-5-2 yielded positive signs, which could shape how he is used on his return.