Former Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini would pick Sergej Milinkovic-Savic over Franck Kessié and explains why the Rossoneri should not look over their shoulders.

The Rossoneri sit second in the Serie A table ahead of their away clash at Lazio on Monday. However, Stefano Pioli’s side are just three points clear of fifth-placed Napoli.

“Fear increases if you look over your shoulders,” Albertini told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Former Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini would pick Sergej Milinkovic-Savic over Franck Kessié and explains why the Rossoneri should not look over their shoulders.

The Rossoneri sit second in the Serie A table ahead of their away clash at Lazio on Monday. However, Stefano Pioli’s side are just three points clear of fifth-placed Napoli.

“Fear increases if you look over your shoulders,” Albertini told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“The first thing to dominate is anxiety and fear of the opponents. Milan must be aware they are a united group that believes in what they do.

“I’ve read Diego Simeone’s book and he explains the best side doesn’t always win. Instead, the most prepared one and the one that believes more in what is doing can often succeed.

“I don’t know which problems Milan have, but big sides can reach their target if they handle negative moments well. Lazio must win if they want to keep their qualification hopes alive.”

The Rossoneri will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic who is still injured.

“Excuses are the antechamber of defeat. I don’t think Milan players think about how much his absence,” Albertini said.

“Mandzukic brings experience, even if it’s unclear how long he can play.”

Franck Kessié and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will face each other in the middle of the pitch, who would Albertini pick?

“If I have to choose, I say Milinkovic, but it depends on the budget. He has the characteristics of a champion. I’ve always liked Kessié too. The first one is a talent, the second one is more solid. Kessié remains vital for Milan and he would be so in many other clubs.”

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