The Milan players gave up their holidays and declared a battle for Roma, with the Roma captain leading the way to resume training in response

AC Milan will face Roma at home on 7 January. Rossoneri players did not slack off during the holidays, and some players have given up their holidays to start preparing for training.

Rossoneri players left-back Theo El Andes, centre-back Tomori and midfielder Díaz have returned to the training ground.

Posting a message on social media saying "no rest", Theo Hernandez wrote: "It was an attachment to the colours of the Rossoneri, as well as a quick return to form to restore the desire to compete for the title, against Roma on Thursday.

In response, the Roma players also responded.

As many as nine Roma players have given up part of their New Year's Day holiday to return to Trigoria training base to start training. This is Roma's first training session in 2022.

Roma captain Pellegrini and Roma centre-forward Tammy Abraham were both involved.

Tammy Abraham injured his ankle in the last round of home draw with Sampdoria. The Roma striker is out of serious injury and will play against AC Milan.

Roma captain Pellegrini has missed a longer period of time due to a muscle injury. Now the player has recovered from his injuries and will also play Roma's first game in 2022.

Mourinho will play the first game of the new year with his best players. Among the Roma players returning from Dubai, one player tested positive and has been confirmed to be striker Mayoral.

An important and intense race is about to begin, so let's wait and see.