AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer is delighted to be fully fit and back for the new season.

Kjaer has recovered from last season's knee injury.

The Dane said: "When I got hurt I pulled the plug from football for four months. I didn't even watch the games. I was in contact with (Stefano) Pioli and his companions, nothing else. I didn't go to Milanello because I had nothing to say and nothing to do.

"I came back more or less ten games from the end because I had to start doing some work with the team again and give something back to me. The guys welcomed me by giving me the shirt with my name signed by all of them.

"Milan is really a family and I love everyone. What did the injury steal from me? I know I gave a great hand in winning this Scudetto because it was the conclusion of a path of growth, technical and mental, which began two and a half years ago when I arrived at Milan.

"Last season I played only 11 games, but I feel the Scudetto is mine. We all won it together. We celebrated as champions should do. I usually keep things inside, but sometimes I'm able to get them out."