AC Milan hero Mauro Tassotti has been reviewing the state of the Rossoneri.

Speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tassotti weighed up what Milan needs to catch Inter Milan next season.

He said: "Some areas of the pitch need to be strengthened, starting from the centre forward. I read that Milan follows 4-5 profiles including Zirkzee, who I like. He is young but already seems like an important player.

"The transition from Bologna to Milan would be delicate, but he has already lived in a high-level dressing room like that of Bayern. He has great technical skills and important physicality. He could be the right 9.

"Other roles to strengthen? In defence we need to understand what Kjaer's future will be and who will be able to consistently support Tomori. Kalulu and Thiaw are two excellent young players, they have grown a lot, but this season they have suffered injuries and lost pace.

"The gap with Inter? I think it's more of a historical characteristic of the two teams. Inter solid, Milan with a more technical vocation. Is Pioli the right coach or is he at the end of his cycle? For me he has worked very well in recent years. Milan is one of the most pleasant Italian teams to watch and many players have grown with them, from Leao to Hernandez, from Kessie to Bennacer up to Calhanoglu himself."