AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli is convinced by the potential of the current squad.
Mirabelli is happy with their improvement under coach Rino Gattuso, but says there's more to come.
He told Premium Sport: “Rino is doing a great job with the squad.
“We're very focused on what happens on the pitch, and on Sunday there's Roma, which is a crucial match. After mid-March, we'll start planning Milan's future.
“Criticism against me? Choosing Rino was the icing on the criticism cake. We were and remain convinced that we made the right choice, and there's a squad that still hasn't shown its full potential.
“They'll give the Milan fans great satisfaction and they offer a solid base for the future.
“Qualifying for the Champions League? We have the sacred duty to make it happen. There's only winning in the club's DNA, even if we're a little behind.
“We also hope to make it happen through the Europa League."