Abate fit for Milan, Lavezzi coy over future

Leaders AC Milan expect to have right-back Ignazio Abate fit for Saturday's tricky trip to in-form Catania after he missed the midweek Champions League draw against Barcelona with a thigh strain.

Italy striker Antonio Cassano has increased his training after suffering heart and brain problems in October but is still nowhere near the first team as he works to be fit for Euro 2012.

Milan's Maxi Lopez will be eager to face his former team but Sulley Muntari and Djamel Mesbah are suspended.

"Possession of the ball, an attacking mentality; the ideas of [coach Antonio] Conte have been instilled in us," he told Gazzetta TV.

Juve and Napoli also meet in May's Italian Cup final, which will be played in Rome as scheduled after a row over the venue was sorted out.

"My future depends on many factors," the Uruguayan told Radio Marte. "I am happy here, the episode with the robbery has been forgotten, now we are in a lovely place. It's difficult to visit the city but the fans show me great affection."

"I'm convinced Lazio can fight with all the other teams," he told reporters before Saturday's game at struggling Parma.

"Every game has its own story but we are in charge of our own destiny. We have nine games, nine finals. Next year Lazio will buy three or four top players."