“We are all disappointed with the game against Bologna but it was only the first match of the season,” Pato told Milan Channel.

“There are so many other games to go as the championship is long and I am convinced that this Milan side can do well.

“We have to win our next game as it is absolutely necessary.”

Milan president Adriano Galliani called Carlo Ancelotti and his staff into an emergency summit, as concerns continue to grow at the club.

The coach will need to ensure his side bounce back against the Grifoni as any further slip ups could mean the end of his tenure.