AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini admits he's missing the fans at stadiums.

The Rossonero are currently top of the Serie A table.

“This year the results are more open, even with completely different numbers," Maldini told Radio 105. “The absence of the public certainly determines something.

“Some say we are where we are thanks to the absence, but I'm sure they would have given us more strength.

“Not having the audience is still a terrible thing. Emotions are connected to the fans. Like, for example, with the 90,000 of Barcelona or the 80,000 at San Siro.

“I miss the tension, which the public gives you, above all."