AC Milan skipper Riccardo Montolivo is determined to fight his way back into the starting XI.

Montolivo is yet to feature so far this season.

"I am proud to be the Milan captain," Montolivo told Milan Channel.

“I cannot be happy about not playing the first league match of the season, but I am always training in better shape and I will do everything to make it hard for the Coach.

“I respect the coach's choices. Even if I don't play, the good of the team comes first."