AC Milan coach Rino Gattuso insists they deserved victory over Udinese.

Alessio Romagnoli won back possession, combined with Suso and fired in the only goal at the Dacia Arena after 96 minutes of tense football.

“We suffered, we arrived with many injuries, but I think we deserved the victory," Gattuso told Sky Sport Italia.

“Udinese are a very physical side, aggressive and dangerous on set plays too. I liked our performance and attitude a great deal, so now we hope to get Pipita, Calabria, Calhanoglu and Bonaventura back soon.

“Higuain felt a twinge in his back. He had problems there before and surgery seven or eight years ago, but it doesn't seem to be anything serious. I hope it's not serious."

Gattuso was sent off from the touchline after that dramatic goal, the linesman raising his flag and VAR check to confirm it was not offside.

“I just went to the linesman, who had raised his flag. I left my technical area and that's fair to send me off for that."