Former AC Milan striker Jean-Pierre Papin is full of praise for coach Stefano Piolo.

Pioli guided the Rossonero to Champions League qualification last season.

Papin told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Pioli is the right man for Milan.

"He brought them back to the top and raised the level of many elements of the squad, I'm thinking of (Franck) Kessie. Pioli just has to win, but that takes time and patience."

On champions Inter Milan, Papin believes they won't fall away despite the resignation of Antonio Conte.

He added: "The team remains equipped for the Scudetto, (Romelu) Lukaku has many champions around him. To repeat, however, is difficult: Juve did it for 9 years in a row but it is a feat. In fact, they have recalled (Max) Allegri."