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*Leonardo’s four main objectives for the midfield Fabregas,Denis Suarez,Fabinho and Parades. Parades is at the top of the list, but Zenit will not let him go easily

Former Manchester United and AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said that he was made to feel like Benjamin Button during his stint at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho. Zlatan joined Man United from PSG in the summer of 2016 on a free transfer and was United’s highest goalscorer that season. He later left for LA Galaxy last January. The Swede was recently talking to BBC about his time at Old Trafford and has revealed that United made him feel like Benjamin Button. He said:

"I come from another planet, my planet is called Zlatan Planet: something no one has ever seen. “I'm a boy from that area that everyone calls ghetto: they saw me differently, they did not make me feel welcome, but I showed them something different and now others follow me.

“Manchester United? When I decided to go to England I spoke with several players I knew before. Everyone told me not to go. They told me that it would not be good for my career because in England we are judged after just one season.“If you do not do well, the first one will say that it is useless. These words triggered the challenge in me: it was what I wanted to hear. They thought I was old; then I, at 35, made the old Premier League look like. “It was a challenge and I never turn down challenges. The Premier should be happy that I did not go to England 10 years earlier, otherwise, his story would have been very different. United was the right team for me. The club and the shirt that I had to shine and I did it. There I felt like `Benjamin Button', I was getting younger every day. Then, unfortunately, I got injured.”

AC Milan are interested in taking Ibra back to Serie A and are considering the signing of the former Sweden star in the January transfer window. Will Ibra turn the AC Milan challenge down

Milan are in pole position for Diego Godin, who will most likely leave Atletico for free in June 2019. Godin would like a transfer to Italy & Milan. [CdS]

Official: Higuain's appeal has been rejected. He will now miss the matches against Lazio and Parma.

Gattuso hits out after Salvini criticism18 minutes ago / autty

Gennaro Gattuso hit out at Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini after criticism of his Milan picks. “As an Italian, I’d have many things to say to Salvini about his work…”

Salvini is a passionate Rossoneri supporter and the leader of the right-wing anti-immigrant Lega Nord party.

He was in the stands at the Stadio Olimpico for this evening’s 1-1 draw against Lazio and spoke to the media after the game.

“Gattuso is too pig-headed,” Salvini told Top Calcio 24.

“Once you score in such a complicated game as this, it’s normal you have to clam up. What was Gattuso waiting for to make some substitutions, for extra time?

“We had at least three who were exhausted with the heavy rain and the muddy pitch. Can someone explain this Gattuso stubbornness to me?

“In the last 10 minutes, you have to introduce two or three who can run. Introduce Samu Castillejo and take off Fabio Borini, who was running about as fast as my grandmother.

“Did you see the Suso-Patrick Cutrone counter-attack? They were shattered, poor things. If you have someone there with fresh legs, you can control the situation better.

“It didn’t take an experienced Coach to know that, I could’ve figured it out and so could any fan at home making pasta as he watched on TV.

“I don’t know about Zlatan Ibrahimovic coming back, because if you have Cutrone and tell him to just stand there isolated, then what difference is that going to make? Milan’s problems are more in midfield and defence. When I saw a three-man defence today, I started praying…”

Salvini was also critical of Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi, who was sent off for encroachment after the equaliser.

“Inzaghi acted like a showman for the entire second half and I had an irritated (Lazio President Claudio) Lotito next to me. He didn’t look happy, but I’ll leave the dynamics of other clubs alone.”

When Gattuso was informed of this tirade during his Press conference, the Coach hit back in his inimitable style.

“I urge Salvini to think about politics rather than football, seeing as we have so many huge problems in Italy. It drives me crazy, with all the issues this country has, Salvini has time to chat about Milan.

“He’s been saying this sort of thing for a while, first criticising Gonzalo Higuain, now complaining about my substitutions.

“As an Italian citizen, I’d have many things to say to Salvini about his work…”

Lazio 1-1 Milan

Gattuso hits out after Salvini criticism18 minutes ago / autty

Gennaro Gattuso hit out at Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini after criticism of his Milan picks. “As an Italian, I’d have many things to say to Salvini about his work…”

Salvini is a passionate Rossoneri supporter and the leader of the right-wing anti-immigrant Lega Nord party.

He was in the stands at the Stadio Olimpico for this evening’s 1-1 draw against Lazio and spoke to the media after the game.

“Gattuso is too pig-headed,” Salvini told Top Calcio 24.

“Once you score in such a complicated game as this, it’s normal you have to clam up. What was Gattuso waiting for to make some substitutions, for extra time?

“We had at least three who were exhausted with the heavy rain and the muddy pitch. Can someone explain this Gattuso stubbornness to me?

“In the last 10 minutes, you have to introduce two or three who can run. Introduce Samu Castillejo and take off Fabio Borini, who was running about as fast as my grandmother.

“Did you see the Suso-Patrick Cutrone counter-attack? They were shattered, poor things. If you have someone there with fresh legs, you can control the situation better.

“It didn’t take an experienced Coach to know that, I could’ve figured it out and so could any fan at home making pasta as he watched on TV.

“I don’t know about Zlatan Ibrahimovic coming back, because if you have Cutrone and tell him to just stand there isolated, then what difference is that going to make? Milan’s problems are more in midfield and defence. When I saw a three-man defence today, I started praying…”

Salvini was also critical of Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi, who was sent off for encroachment after the equaliser.

“Inzaghi acted like a showman for the entire second half and I had an irritated (Lazio President Claudio) Lotito next to me. He didn’t look happy, but I’ll leave the dynamics of other clubs alone.”

When Gattuso was informed of this tirade during his Press conference, the Coach hit back in his inimitable style.

“I urge Salvini to think about politics rather than football, seeing as we have so many huge problems in Italy. It drives me crazy, with all the issues this country has, Salvini has time to chat about Milan.

“He’s been saying this sort of thing for a while, first criticising Gonzalo Higuain, now complaining about my substitutions.

“As an Italian citizen, I’d have many things to say to Salvini about his work…”

🎙️ Gattuso on his first year as #ACMilan coach: "It's been a tough year, with some difficult moments but the relationship I have with my players is amazing, there's an incredible atmosphere at Milanello. The secret is the sense of belonging to this club"
#MilanDudelange

Probable Milan Xl vs. Dudelange (4-4-2):

Reina; Calabria, Simic, Zapata, Laxalt; Halilovic, Bakayoko, Bertolacci, Calhanoglu; Higuain, Cutrone. [Sky]

🎙️ Gattuso on the injuries: "We are missing important players but this group is stronger and everyone is ready to fight for this team. We have to continue this way, with the same enthusiasm. There are no easy games; let's think game after game, starting from #MilanDudelange".

🎙️ Gattuso on @giacomobona: "I spoke with him yesterday. He's staying in the USA for a month before coming back. He'd had this issue with his knee for a while but he bit the bullet and we have to thank him for this. It was a very serious surgery". #MilanDudelange

🎙️ Gattuso on @giacomobona: "I spoke with him yesterday. He's staying in the USA for a month before coming back. He'd had this issue with his knee for a while but he bit the bullet and we have to thank him for this. It was a very serious surgery". #MilanDudelange

Higuain to Sky: “They [the media] keep saying I’m not happy here and that I’m pissed off, but everyone here knows that I’m happy to be at Milan. I still have a lot to give to Milan. I want to prove to everyone that they did not make a mistake in investing in me.” TheMilanBible on Twitter

Higuain: “Ibra? He’s always been a great player, but these are things that should be asked to the club.”

🗣 @G_Higuain: "I can't wait to play. I want to help the team. I was pleased with how the team fared in Rome. #MilanDudelange is a very important game for us. I've learnt from my mistake against Juve and it won't happen again"

🗣 @G_Higuain: "I have a great relationship with Coach Gattuso. We have similar characters. We have an important month ahead of us before the winter break. The goals are to go through to the next round in #UEL and stay up there in the league to qualify for #UCL"
#MilanDudelange

After the long-term injury of Lucas Castro, Cagliari will try to sign Jose Mauri on loan in January. [Gazzetta dello Sport] TheMilanBible on Twitter

OFFICIAL MILAN XI vs. Dudelange:

Reina; Calabria, Simic, Zapata, Laxalt; Halilovic, Bakayoko, Bertolacci, Calhanoglu; Cutrone, Higuain.

#ForzaMilan

Gattuso: "I liked Jose Mauri, I did not want to change the team much yesterday, but I initially wanted him to start. Then I thought that changing out three out of four players in the midfield is not easy. I know what he [Mauri] can give me."