Roberto De Zerbi’s side kicked off their trip with a 2-0 win over Auckland, as Richarlison and Dane Scarlett got on the scoresheet.
There was no place for new signing Sandro Tonali, who was managing an undisclosed injury, while Andy Robertson was also held back, along with fellow new recruit Jan Paul van Hecke, with De Zerbi keen to incrementally build up the pair’s fitness after their respective World Cup campaigns.
The duo could be involved here in some capacity, however, and Mateus Fernandes has featured both against Milton Keynes back at home and Auckland as he continues…
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