Serie A clubs are managing the September international break with a flurry of fitness updates, as medical staffs monitor several key players ahead of the league's resumption. Juventus Francisco Conceição and AC Milan Strahinja Pavlovic both emerged from international duty with minor physical concerns that have since been downplayed by their respective clubs, while Inter Milan and Napoli manage longer-term rehabilitation schedules.
Conceição Assessed Following Portugal Knock
Juventus received positive news regarding Francisco Conceição after the winger sustained a left thigh bruise during Portugal’s match against Norway. According to Sky Sport, medical examinations revealed no structural muscle lesion.
Conceição remained with the national team in training camp as a precautionary measure, though he sat out subsequent group sessions. Juventus training staff plan to monitor the player on a daily basis upon his return to Turin, maintaining a cautious approach to his recovery.
Pavlovic Muscle Fatigue Handled by Milan
AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic is not facing a significant layoff after exiting Sunday’s fixture with the Netherlands due to physical discomfort. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the central defender is dealing only with muscular fatigue following a heavy workload that has seen him play every minute for both club and country this season. The Serbian international is expected to rest during his national team’s upcoming fixture against Germany.
Cambiaso Returns to Training at Continassa
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti welcomed back defender Andrea Cambiaso to full training at the Continassa facility following a month-long absence due to injury. Cambiaso started the opening fixture of the Serie A campaign and made a substitute appearance against Parma before being sidelined. In contrast, youth prospect Owusu has been ruled out for approximately two weeks with a rectus femoris muscle injury.
Inter Milan Regains Spence as Dimarco Works Through Riatletizzazione
Inter Milan Cristian Chivu oversaw group training sessions featuring Djed Spence, who has fully recovered from his recent ailments. Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco continued a partial training regimen as he progresses through his athletic rehabilitation following a knee issue. Individual training schedules continued for John Stones and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with the Turkish midfielder advancing further in his on-field drills than the English defender. Both players are targeting a return for the fixture against Parma on October 10.
Napoli Maps Out Long-Term Recovery for Buongiorno
The central defender has returned to the SSC Napoli Training Center to begin a structured gymnasium rehabilitation program. La Gazzetta dello Sport projects his return to competitive action between late 2026 and early 2027.
Fiorentina Prepares for Training Resumption
Fiorentina manager Paolo Vanoli prepares to resume squad training sessions with a focus on evaluating Pedro Gonçalves—who recently logged 75 minutes and scored in a match against Signa—alongside Arthur Atta, who continued individual training drills to regain peak physical condition ahead of upcoming fixtures.
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