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AC Milan midfielder Suso has set his sights on his first silverware with the club as he prepares for Friday's Italian Supercoppa showdown against Juventus in Doha. The former Liverpool midfielder, who has played in all his side's Serie A matches this season, said the game would be the most important of his career so far. A Milan win would bring him a second trophy after winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Spain in 2012. "It's without doubt the biggest game of my career," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "After this I'd put that European final and my debut in the Premier League for Liverpool -- it was against Manchester United and it was an incredible emotion. "The truth is I'm in good shape physically and psychologically. When I'm feeling good, I know that I can always play and be a regular starter." Suso put his form down to the faith shown in him by Milan coach Vincenzo Montella adding: "There was no way things could continue [at Liverpool] and I needed an opportunity. "This is why I chose Milan, who are one of Europe's top clubs. It was tough to start with, but then I was given this chance thanks to Montella." Suso said the coach was "not afraid to take risks" and would have the players -- who have already beaten Juventus in the league -- in the best frame of mind to face Juve. "The only recipe we know to beat the Bianconeri is to remain focused for 90 minutes, otherwise it's impossible," the 23-year-old said. "If you make a mistake they punish you immediately. And if you have an opportunity to score you cannot afford to miss it." Suso said he hoped his current form would attract the attention of Spain coach Julen Lopetegui, under whose guidance he won the Under-19 Championship. "I would like to play for the national team," he said. "If Lopetegui has given others a chance, why should he not give one to me?"
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