AC Milan great Christian Panucci admits he fears for his old club.

This week, football directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara were sacked by Milan owner Gerry Cardinale.

Panucci admits he's "disgusted" by the decision.

He told Sportmediaset: "Paolo had a great responsibility as a former captain.

"Probably on the other side there was no desire to grow as Maldini had and (Ricky) Massara. I'm disgusted and sorry, I think there will be difficult times for Milan."