"?AC Milan legend Kaka has called on his former club to emulate rivals Juventus in order to return to the pinnacle of world football.
Milan have finished 7th, 10th and 8th in the last three seasons "? in a period of the club's history that Kaka has described as "sad" "? and the Brazilian believes the seven-time Champions League winners need to copy Juventus, who also found themselves in a similar situation not too long ago.
"I had very good moments there, I saw Milan at the top of the world, and to see the team like this now, it's sad,"? Kaka was quoted saying on "?Rossoneri Blog.
"They're still a big club with a great history. Of course the history doesn't go on the field but when you have history like this, it is just a period, so they can come back and be the best in the world.
"I think in a few years we will see Milan fighting for the Champions League again and winning Serie A. I'm sure Milan can do this again.
"Montella? I think he is the man. It's not easy. I don't know how the Chinese will handle it but I think they will make some changes. I hope these changes will bring Milan to the top again. In my opinion, Milan have to understand that in this moment they have to go step by step.
"First step will be qualifying for Europe again and playing the Europa League and the Champions League, because the favourites again are Juventus. They are doing very well and have a very good team.
"We saw Juve playing in Serie B a few years ago and they took advantage of that to build the team again and build a new stadium. After that, they made the Champions League final and they have continued to win Serie A. It's a good example for Italian teams to follow."?
Milan kick-off their Serie A campaign at home against Torino on Sunday.