Former AC Milan midfielder Kaka has offered advice to struggling midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

Paqueta has battled for form this season.

Kaka stated, “He must find confidence in himself. The last year went well, but the second year not so much, I know from experience.

“The other players start to know you, and it becomes more difficult. He must consider his quality.

“In a strong team he can become an important player.

“If you buy a Brazilian player he must know what type of player he is. Paqueta does need to adapt to Italian football a little more.

“However at the same time he mustn't lose sight of his footballing identity. He must stay creative, because that is what we are.

“He must become more practical, and not merely trying to dribble for the sake of it."