After a tough 2-2 draw with Portsmouth in the UEFA Cup and no Kaka to visit, Palermo midfielder Antonio Nocerino believes his side can take it up to the Rossoneri.

"We are focused and ready to take on the strongest opponents in Serie A," Palermo midfielder Nocerino stressed.

"On Sunday it won't be a battle between Gennaro Gattuso and myself, but a contest between Milan and Palermo.

"We will need to be very determined and to show a great level of concentration.

"Against a team like the Diavolo if you switch off for one moment they will punish you."

Milan will be without key player Kaka who is out due to suspension.

"It could be a problem for them because he is a fundamental player," Nocerino said.

"For us, it makes little difference because they have so many champions and we will approach the game the same way.

"It's never easy to play Milan, but this is a chance for us. We have to show how good we are as players and we will be very motivated."