Former AC Milan coach Fabio Capello has defended Stefano Pioli and his management of their summer signings.

Sergino Dest, Malick Thiaw and Aster Vranckx have rarely been seen this season.

Meanwhile, Charles de Ketelaere has been fielded, but has also struggled for form.

But Capello told MilanNews: “The coach sees them every day, he has an idea of the game and fields certain players to win.

"There are no discussions: if you show me that you're stronger than what I think then you play.

"If you're not stronger then you go to the bench or the stands, even if now the players no longer sit in the stands."