The red and black have suffered two defeats in the hands of Sampdoria and Atalanta in the Serie A at the San Siro this season. But the defender believes the Champions League is a different ball game.
Milan will begin their 2012/13 Champions League campaign against Anderlecht on Tuesday night.
He said: 'The Champions League is an extraordinary competition that is part of our DNA - this could be the game we needed at the moment. We have to prove to ourselves that we not that team we saw in the two defeats.
'This is a particular moment for everybody and we must do more, starting with the veterans. I don't think we have problems playing at San Siro, it depends on the match. Playing at home should motivate us even more and I don't think it is the stadium that has made us perform badly.
'We have to prove the supporters right and show that we are not scared of anyone. There are many new players this season but the important thing is that they show the determination and desire to do well and given time they will mature.
'Now there is plenty of doubt surrounding the side but we have to prove them wrong. I think the team has the right quality and that we can be competetive and reach our goals. We just have to become a group because we have changed so much.
Sept. 17, 2012.
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