AC Milan boss Sinisa Mihajlovic says he'll challenge president Silvio Berlusconi when needed.

Berlusconi is happy to suggest tactics and formations to his coaches.

“I wouldn't say there will definitely be any need for a confrontation," Mihajlovic said.

“For now, the few times we've talked over the phone or in person we've said what we have to say. I'm not afraid to challenge him, or anyone.

“He's the most successful President in the history of football, which can only be a good thing, but we must respect our roles.

“In the past two months we've been in Milan for five days, but we often talked over the phone, and it was positive for me.

“The same is true of my daily chats with [joint-CEO Adriano] Galliani."