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Gabriel McKay

AC Milan show Celtic commitment as Italian grafters go the extra mile for Europa League showdown

Milan are taking no chances ahead of their showdown with Celtic, as the Italian giants pulled a double training session.

The pair face off in the Europa League on Thursday with the sides in very different form after their respective derbies.

While Celtic were on the end of a painful home defeat to Rangers, Milan are riding high at the top of Serie A after beating Inter 2-1.

The Rossoneri aren't letting up though as they pulled a double training session on Monday.

Directors Paolo Maldini, Ivan Gazidis and Daniel Massara were present at Milanello as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and co stepped up preparation for their trip to Glasgow.

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After a session in the gym, coach Stefano Pioli divided his side into two groups.

Those who played against Inter were put through a series of 100 metre sprints as well as "technical exercises".

The players who didn't feature in the Derby della Madonnina took part in drills " focused on speed between low obstacles" before going through "a series of technical exercises at the maximum possible intensity".

Pioli won't be flogging his players all week though, with only one morning session planned for Tuesday.

Defender Leo Duarte will be clear to return for that after posting two negative coronavirus tests.

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