Milan striker Carlos Bacca has defended his decision to watch Sevilla rather than be present at his side's victory over Empoli on Saturday.

The Colombian recieved criticism when pictured at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pichuan during Los Rojiblancos 2-1 victory over Valencia.

"I came out of the derby with fatigue, but I'm fine, Bacca told Sevilla's official radio station. "I am now catching up with the medical staff.

Milan striker Carlos Bacca has defended his decision to watch Sevilla rather than be present at his side's victory over Empoli on Saturday.

The Colombian recieved criticism when pictured at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pichuan during Los Rojiblancos 2-1 victory over Valencia.

"I came out of the derby with fatigue, but I'm fine, Bacca told Sevilla's official radio station. "I am now catching up with the medical staff.

"I had the weekend free and I came to Seville for personal reasons and to meet some friends. I was keeping an eye on what was happening with my teammates. I was not there in person, but my heart was certainly there.

"Sevilla? I have many good memories here. They were two wonderful years, where we won two titles and the name of Carlos Bacca came to be known more.

"Here I have true friends. I always follow Sevilla, I know a lot of people and I always try to keep in touch."

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