Olivier Giroud reportedly left Milan’s training ground before the session was over and won’t be back in time for the game against Venezia tomorrow.
Sky Sport Italia journalists Peppe Di Stefano reports the former Chelsea striker has not recovered from the back problem he suffered after the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League.
The Frenchman reportedly left Milanello while the team’s training was still in progress and will thus not be at coach Stefano Pioli’s disposal tomorrow.
Milan aim to bounce back from their first draw in Serie A 2021-22 against the newly promoted side.
The Rossoneri have won both home games so far this season, only dropping points on the road against Juventus in Serie A and Liverpool in the Champions League.
Giroud scored a brace in the 4-1 win over Cagliari but has since struggled with both coronavirus and a back injury.
Ante Rebic has stepped up in the absence of both Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, scoring against in the last two games, while contributing two assists in four Serie A games.
After the defeat to Liverpool and the draw against Juventus, Milan have played two consecutive games without a win.