Pre-season is not just about fitness. It is about rhythm, repetitions and timing, especially when a team is adjusting to new ideas on the training ground. If Maignan and Rabiot do rejoin that late, the immediate issue is simple:
That does not automatically rule either player out, but it raises the chance of careful minutes management in the opening round.
When Maignan is available, Milan look more settled. His presence shapes the back line, the build-up and the team’s overall calm under pressure. The report says the club does not currently see his situation as a sign of movement in the market, and that matters because late-window noise can quickly unsettle a squad.
Even so, a goalkeeper returning late is not a minor detail. Positioning, communication and decision-making all benefit from full preparation, particularly in a league where early dropped points can alter the tone around a team.
With Rabiot, the question appears to be less about drama and more about readiness. The update says Milan are treating the delay cautiously rather than reading it as a direct transfer clue. That feels important in a summer when any disrupted schedule can fuel speculation.
The next key sign will be team news for Torino. If both players are back on the grass quickly, the story may fade. If not, the spotlight will stay fixed on Milan’s selection decisions and the final weeks of the window.