Former AC Milan director Ariedo Braida has been encouraged by the work of coach Pippo Inzaghi.

Braida spent over 22 years with the Rossoneri, leaving just last year.

"Clearly times have changed," Braida told SportItalia.

"It is no longer possible to invest what was invested in the past.

"I think they should follow the lead that is being set by Inzaghi. He may not be very experienced, but he knows everything about Milan very well and he is well-loved by the people.

"There are all the premises to do well, though of course some technical solutions must be found, as well as players that can raise the level of the team.

"At this moment Milan are short of something, unfortunately they play with [Jeremy] Menez who is not a striker and the absence of a great No 9 is sorely felt.

"I pass no judgement on [Fernando] Torres, I wasn't there when that operation was made and I don't want to talk about it.

"The team must strengthen itself in the midfield and in defence too."