Gennaro Gattuso insists ‘worried’ AC Milan must prepare well for derby with Inter

Midfielder says it will be strange seeing Leonardo on opposition bench

 

Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that AC Milan are worried after dropping points against Bari and Palermo, and will be aiming to prepare well for their derby against Inter.

Both the Inter and Napoli have been able to close the gap on the Serie A leaders at the top of the table in recent weeks.

"We have left points by the road, not winning against Bari and losing to Palermo despite not being a bad match," the 33-year-old was quoted as saying to Itasportpress. "The result of this is that the Scudetto race has re-opened.

"I cannot hide the fact that we are somewhat worried, but we now must think about the derby, knowing that is a match we must prepare well."

Gattuso also says it will be a weird feeling having former coach Leonardo on the opposition bench.

"It will be strange to see Leonardo on the other side," he added. "But he is getting good results.

"For me, he will be just a rival." 

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