(FILES) This file photo taken on November 08, 2012 shows former Italian player and captain of the Swiss football club FC Sion Gennaro Gattuso during a press conference in Sion. Photo: Sebastien FEVAL / AFPNew AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso warned on Tuesday that the former Italian giants must suffer if they want to return to their glory days.
Gattuso, a key figure in some of Milan’s best ever teams, took over as coach on Monday after Vincenzo Montella was sacked following a disappointing start to the season.
The seven-time European champions, once the world’s best team but now way behind their traditional Serie A rivals, released Montella after a goalless draw against Torino left them seventh in Serie A, 18 points behind leaders Napoli.
“It’s an important day, a big responsibility,” said 39-year-old Gattuso, who was promoted from coach of Milan’s youth team.
“We need to prove that we’re willing to suffer and be a united squad. We’ll need a battlefield spirit.
