Rino Gattuso says AC Milan's senior players are responding to the man-management of Leonardo.

The experienced midfielder admits the Brazilian faced a battle to win over the egos at Milan when he first arrived.

"I know Leonardo is doing a great job with the group in the locker room. It is not easy to manage an environment where there are many players of such value, he is very good at talking to everyone and to understand the needs of the team," said Gattuso.