AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti says Yoann Gourcuff has a big future at the San Siro after his performance in last night's 5-0 victory at Sampdoria.

Gourcuff has been linked with a return to France in January, but Ancelotti said: "I was very pleased to see him score.

"All Gourcuff needs is time and patience. He's at a very big club, but we won't burn him. It's important to take care of your younger players, especially at clubs the size of Milan."