Barcelona's promising young talent, Ibrahim Diarra, has been dealt a cruel blow, suffering a thigh injury that rules him out of the pre-season tour of Asia. This is a significant setback for his immediate first-team promotion hopes under Hansi Flick.
AC Milan faces a defensive headache as their pre-season tour kicks off with a severe full-back shortage. Coach Max Allegri is forced to improvise, with Alexis Saelemaekers and Tommaso Pobega potentially filling unfamiliar roles amidst ongoing transfer struggles.
