AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he gets along with his players.

One of the criticism thrown at Allegri is his lack of a working relationship with his highest profile players.

"I worked for two years with players who have won every kind of trophy," he defended. "You can't get on with everyone, but when it comes to picking the team you choose the best XI to win.

"You win with the best players - I have never seen a Coach score a goal from the sidelines. There has always been respect."