Liverpool midfielder Fabinho is backing Tiemoue Bakayoko to rebuild his career at AC Milan.

Bakayoko played with Fabinho at AS Monaco and is on-loan at Milan this season from Chelsea.

“I don't think he struggled that much," Fabinho told Yahoo.

“I watched a few games and he seemed always good to me.

“Obviously, in your first season in a new club it's always difficult and I wasn't expecting him to leave, but AC Milan are getting a great player.

“I'm sure he'll be able to prove how good he is and show what he did at Monaco.

“I'm sure if he comes back to England he will be stronger and will show everyone what he's capable of."