The Frenchman, who scored 16 goals last season, is recovering from back surgery and has returned to full training with the squad.
Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, however, has not named Menez is his 25-man squad, despite the initial optimism over the forward’s inclusion.
Fringe players Alessandro Matri and Antonio Nocerino have been included, despite links with Lazio and Sampdoria respectfully.
Gabriel Paletta and Alex are also in the squad, but speculation continues to distance both defenders from a long-term involvement.
Abbiati, Donnaruma, Diego Lopez; Abate, Alex, Antonelli, Calabria, Rodrigo Ely, Romagnoli, De Sciglio, Paletta, Zapata; Bertolacci, Bonaventura, de Jong, Jose Mauri, Nocerino, Montolivo, Poli, Suso; Bacca, Cerci, Honda, Luiz Adriano, Matri,
