Italy's Deputy PM Matteo Salvini insists he's a fan of AC Milan coach Rino Gattuso.

The pair traded barbs after Milan's draw with Lazio.

But on Monday, Salvini stated: “Gattuso is the best Coach Milan can have and I spoke as a fan.

“Let's say that maybe with some changes, the game would've ended differently. I have immense esteem for Gattuso as a player and Coach.

“When the score was still 1-0 to us, the Lazio Coach made three changes, bringing on three fresh players, and we didn't, even though they were pressing us for the last 20 minutes."