AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he's not heard from club owner Gerry Cardinale for over a month.

Pioli says he's also unsure of new adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic's plans.

Ahead of facing Sassuolo, the under pressure coach said of Ibra being seen in Miami: "It's a question you have to ask him, but I know he had already made this commitment before signing with Milan. But it's not a problem.

"We spoke via messages, he asked me how the team trained and what the sensations were, as we always do."

He added: "I haven't heard from Cardinale, I last saw him a month ago because I interact with the managers who are here every day. I've worked a lot this week. I don't think about my future, because we have to think about Milan's present."