Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi is full of praise for AC Milan boss Rino Gattuso.

Lippi believes Gattuso has re-ignited Milan since his appointment.

He said, "Did I expect Milan to be so far behind? Honestly, no.

“Still, I'm confident they'll do better in the second half of the season. Gattuso's succeeded in tough circumstances, re-energising the environment and transmitting his determination.

“In addition, I see a good technical and tactical imprint from him. Rino a student of mine? Some, like Deschamps, Conte or Zidane, coach at very high levels.

“The first thing that comes to mind is that I'm getting old. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but it's nice to think that I've made a mark on them."