'We can't rely on Ibra' - Seedorf

Seedorf set up the goal for Ibra in the 1-1 draw away to Ajax this evening, a club where both of them used to play.

“At this moment we are still under construction. I am trying to keep everyone calm, as we need to focus and do everything in a solid fashion. As we saw again tonight, nobody will gift us anything.”

Ronaldinho was dropped to the bench for what seemed to be a 4-3-2-1 system, but Seedorf explains it was actually a 4-4-2.

“You can have a 4-4-2 in a diamond midfield, 4-3-3, whatever, the fact remains you have to take advantage of the spaces that open up in front of you.

“Milan have always played with this system over the last six years. In pre-season we had a few like this under Massimiliano Allegri, he knows he has a team that can play this system and tried to change.

“In general I didn’t like our style, as we play too many long balls and mustn’t make the mistake of thinking Ibra can resolve everything. Otherwise we’ll end up like Inter, especially in the Champions League.”

Real Madrid won 1-0 at Auxerre with a late goal, so they now lead the group on six points to Milan’s four.

“I think the draw is the right result. Maybe not in terms of scoring opportunities, but we didn’t control the tempo the way we usually do.

“There was some tiredness too, but all in all a draw away to Ajax in the CL is a good thing. We know that we must do better.”

It was a special moment for Seedorf, who was given a very warm welcome by the Amsterdam Arena.

“It was wonderful to come back here where it all started. The fans had a banner that read: ‘Clarence, you’re always a hero.’ It was a lovely moment and I’m so glad the club still remembers me with such affection.”