Training will officially resume for the Italian champions on August 8 (4.30pm), when 6 players will gather to start the pre-season preparation under the orders of Roberto Serniotti. Despite the fact that seven other players are on International duty, it is important to start this early with the 6 available as the season will be an eventful one: World Club Championships (in Doha, October 8-14), Champions League, Italian Super Cup (in November), the Italian Cup and obviously the league are all on a very busy but exciting menu.