Santos director Nei Pandolfo admits AC Milan forward Robinho is 'an idol' at the club amid ongoing speculation linking the Brazilian with a return.
Slow start
AC Milan have started the Serie A season slowly to sit 11th in the table but Robinho is confident they can compete for the title.
He said: "You can tell me that I'm a fool, but for me it isn't foolishness thinking that Milan could win the scudetto. We have the team to do it."
Robinho also gave his backing to coach Massimiliano Allegri and believes he will pull the Rossoneri through their shaky start.
"I see him as I did before," he added. "I'm sorry that he has to live in a period full of rumours about his future. He's a great coach.
"Things soon change in football. Once we have done well in a few games, it will be okay."
