Yoann Gourcuff believes a good start will be vital for Milan in the
Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

The Rossoneri face the German giants on Wednesday in the knowledge
that they will need to win, after they were held to a 2-2 draw in
the first leg of the quarter final at the San Siro last week.

"We know it will be very difficult game and we have to start well.
We cannot concede any goals, but with a bit of luck we will score
one," said Gourcuff.

"That will make it easier to control the game, but if it doesn't
happen we have to remain calm and play with patience," continued the
20-year-old Frenchman.

"We played well in the first leg and we showed we are stronger than
Bayern. With the right concentration Milan can beat any team."

The midfielder, who joined Milan on a five-year deal from Rennes in
the summer, has shown glimpses of brilliance even if he admits his
Italian adventure has been tough so far.

"When I didn't play I lost confidence, as I tend to be an anxious
person," explained the player dubbed as the `Petit Zidane'.

"Then I injured myself and when I came back I played six games in
three weeks and didn't have the required continuity.

"However, now all is going very well as I am totally fit and ready
to give my contribution to the team. I know Milan have many top
players and it's not easy to find a place.

"I want to keep improving. Playing more is an objective, but I am
more relaxed and I know I can give my contribution when the chance
comes."

Milan squad: Dida, Kalac, Storari; Bonera, Cafu, Costacurta,
Favalli, Jankulovski, Kaladze, Maldini, Nesta, Oddo, Serginho,
Simic; Ambrosini, Brocchi, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kaka, Pirlo, Seedorf;
Inzaghi, Oliveira