AC Milan coach Montella: I want to help Bonucci find best form

AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella has defended the form of Leonardo Bonucci

Montella was asked if Bonucci was feeling too much pressure to lead with the role of captain and previous Scudetto winner.

He said, "I have asked myself that too. I've looked into it and that could be a way of reading the situation. The internal relations are very good and Bonucci is motivated by difficulty. I am not remotely troubled.

"Bonucci is not a problem and never will be. He certainly knows he has to improve his performances and was the first to admit it, but he is a resource for Milan and will be for many years to come.

"People seem think everything is Bonucci's fault, but I know how to get the best out of him and his playing style. We need to improve overall in defence and this is a big test, so the players will be concentrated for the full 95 minutes.