Maddison is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United despite missing several days of training late last week, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "He is available but he lost three or four days at the end of last week. James is a special player for us. As a player and personality."
Analysis:Maddison has been cleared to face Manchester United, although his fitness remains a concern after another interruption to his recovery. The attacking midfielder recently returned to team training following a lengthy absence and made a 15-minute substitute appearance against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. However, the three or four days of training he missed last week could further delay his return to the starting lineup. Conor Gallagher has impressed in the No. 10 role against Liverpool and Aston Villa, meaning Maddison may have to settle for another appearance off the bench as he continues building match fitness.
