Udinese boss Massimo Oddo has jumped to the defence of Rino Gattuso at AC Milan.

Oddo is a former Milan player and played with Gattuso.

He said: “Milan? Every situation is different and problems aren't always the same. I won't let myself judge the work of a friend like Gattuso. He's found himself on a complex path, but I hope Milan will protect him.

“VAR? I'm very much in favour of it. Football is a sport that everyone can make mistakes in because its leading lights are human.

“The VAR intervenes in decisive moments and it's absolutely right. It's a form of assistance that reduces mistakes and its decisions must be accepted, even if it takes a bit of time."