The Brazilian midfielder joined the European champions from Real Madrid late this summer, and he is yet to gain match fitness as he was unsettled in the pre-season at Real.

"I still need to get into shape, but I played 90 minutes in the friendly at Kiev and in two weeks I will be in top condition," Emerson was quoted as saying by Calcio Italia.

"I like playing for a team that has made winning a habit and I can’t wait for the game against Benfica already."

The Rossoneri will visit Siena on Saturday before they start their European title defense against Benfica on Tuesday at San Siro.