Andriy Shevchenko has proclaimed Krzysztof Piatek as his ‘heir’ at Milan. “He has incredible instinct and scored goals of a great striker.”

Piatek has scored nine goals in his opening nine appearances for Milan since his €35m switch from Genoa in January, prompting comparisons with Shevchenko.

“He’s my heir,” the Ukraine CT, who scored 175 goals for the Rossoneri, told Sport Mediaset.

“He has incredible instinct in front of goal and scored goals of a great striker.

Andriy Shevchenko has proclaimed Krzysztof Piatek as his ‘heir’ at Milan. “He has incredible instinct and scored goals of a great striker.”

Piatek has scored nine goals in his opening nine appearances for Milan since his €35m switch from Genoa in January, prompting comparisons with Shevchenko.

“He’s my heir,” the Ukraine CT, who scored 175 goals for the Rossoneri, told Sport Mediaset.

“He has incredible instinct in front of goal and scored goals of a great striker.

“He shoots well with both feet and is good with his head. He’s helping Milan a lot.”

However, the Pole failed to save the Diavolo from a derby defeat to Inter before the international break.

“I saw the game. Milan had some chances towards the end and the match could’ve ended as a draw,” added the 42-year-old.

“Milan are still fully on course for the Champions League. I think they’ll qualify.”

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