Gennaro Gattuso had compliments and criticism for various Milan players after a 3-1 victory over Chievo. “It wasn’t a team in crisis before.”
The Rossoneri continued their progress, as Gonzalo Higuain bagged a brace with Jack Bonaventura’s deflected strike, but all three were on Suso assists.
“The performances were always there, we were just missing the three points. The worst performance was on Thursday against Olympiacos,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
Gennaro Gattuso had compliments and criticism for various Milan players after a 3-1 victory over Chievo. “It wasn’t a team in crisis before.”
The Rossoneri continued their progress, as Gonzalo Higuain bagged a brace with Jack Bonaventura’s deflected strike, but all three were on Suso assists.
“The performances were always there, we were just missing the three points. The worst performance was on Thursday against Olympiacos,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“We made mistakes again today, gifting their goal, but we always want to play the ball. This wasn’t a team in crisis before, it just struggled to kill games off after good performances.
“At times we run a few too many risks at the back, but we do want to play the ball and keep it moving.
“Higuain is a champion, a great finisher, a lad who at this moment is working really hard for the group, is demanding and also well-loved.
“The team creates a great deal and frankly we could do with more quality from Hakan Calhanoglu, who can create many more chances for Higuain, but isn’t very sharp right now.
“We have to improve on the left, as we were far stronger there last season. Franck Kessie played below par in the first half and wasn’t very dynamic today, but I like to give more width to the team.”
Gattuso was asked about his man-management style inside the Milan locker room.
“I just want players who understand me when I speak, who are paying attention. Not everyone has the same character, some need a pat on the back, others for you to raise your voice at them, so you treat them all differently.”
After the break for international duty, Milan will take on arch rivals Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.
“The derby is a game everyone cares about a great deal, there are 80,000 fans in the stands and we’ll be ready to focus when we come back from international duty on beating a very strong Inter.”