Inter and Juventus launch Asian‑Australian pre‑season tour in Perth

Italian clubs Inter Milan and Juventus have begun their summer pre‑season tour, arriving in Perth after a stop in Hong Kong. Inter, coached by Cristian Chivu, will use the week in Australia to increase training loads, improve fitness and refine tactical systems before friendly matches against Milan on 5 August and Juventus on 8 August. The squad awaits the return of Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic and Ange‑Yoan Bonny to expand rotation options.

Juventus, led by Luciano Spalletti, travelled from Hong Kong where they face Chelsea on 5 August, then head to Perth for the Inter clash. The roster includes Kenan Yildiz, while Khephren Thuram and Jeff Ekhator remain in Italy to recover. New signings Kerim Alajbegovic have completed medicals, and Randal Kolo Muani is pending clearance. Juventus will conclude the tour with a match against Palermo on 11 August.