Milan chief backs Leonardo to bring glory back to San Siro

AC MILAN general manager Adriano Galliani has likened the appointment of Leonardo as coach to the arrival of Fabio Capello in the 90s and backed the new man to achieve a similar level of success.

The Brazilian succeeds Carlo Ancelotti and though Leonardo has no coaching experience, Galliani insists the club are not taking a risk in appointing the 39-year-old.

“This club has got very little wrong with its choice of coach down the years,” he said. “I remember in 1991, when (Arrigo) Sacchi’s term came to an end after four years, we had to listen to all sorts of stories about Capello.