Carlo Ancelotti insists that former club Milan are a better team than their results suggest and he thinks Alexandre Pato could resolve some of their problems.

Udinese President Franco Soldati has praised new signing Mathias Ranegie after the Swedish striker scored against Milan.

Inter chief Massimo Moratti has admitted that times are changing for his side and city cousins Milan.

Both Milanese clubs have had problematic starts to the campaign given that they have already lost on five occasions between them in Serie A this term.

Massimiliano Allegri’s disastrous start to the season continues after the Milan man was handed a one-match touchline ban.

The tactician, who is fighting to save his job, will have to watch the Cagliari game on Wednesday from the stands after he was banned for insults aimed at the referee during the loss at Udinese.

Daniele Bonera and Robinho should be available for the game against Cagliari after returning to Milan training.

The defender and the forward have been absent in recent times, but they should be available for Wednesday’s game at San Siro.

The Milan squad still have great faith in under-pressure boss Massimiliano Allegri, says Christian Abbiati.

The tactician won a vote of confidence from his club after another loss on Sunday afternoon and now the goalkeeper has backed the tactician.

Djamel Mesbah insists that Milan teammate Kevin Prince Boateng should not have been dismissed against Udinese. “It’s a scandal!”

Alessandro Nesta has labelled Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri and former teammate Pippo Inzaghi as childish after their alleged bust-up last week.

Adriano Galliani has assured Milan Coach Massimiliano Allegri “is not up for debate. He has the total faith of the President and me.”