AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella refuses to consider they're in crisis after defeat to Udinese.

Milan now have one point from the last four Serie A games and were also dumped out of the Coppa Italia by Juventus.

"I do not know if you can define this as a crisis, we lost many games lately. It is a crisis of growth," said Montella.

"I do not think it is a physical problem.

"However, I think that this defeat does not undermine our goal."

Asked about Gerard Deulofeu's performance, Montella added: "At first he took his time, the player gives unpredictability and can express all his talent."