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WATCH: AC Milan director Leonardo says Bakayoko will be dealt with

AC Milan director Leonardo says Tiemoue Bakayoko will be dealt with after his touchline row with coach Rino Gattuso.

During victory over Bologna, Gattuso asked Bakayoko, on-loan from Chelsea, to warm up after a Lucas Biglia injury, but he was so slow that the coach called up Jose Mauri instead and the two men exchanged clear insults on the touchline.

“What happened with Bakayoko will be discussed internally and we won't publicise any action we'll be taking," Leonardo told Sky Sport Italia.

“He dealt with a lot of issues over the last few weeks, but mistakes are mistakes and we will intervene. He has many positive elements, but anyone who makes an error has to pay for it.

“We don't have to intervene every time and it's true that many things have happened, but we try to resolve them in-house. All together, from Ivan Gazidis to me to Paolo Maldini and Gattuso. It can't become a public trial.

“Situations have been clarified, they all know what we think, because we come and go, but Milan remain and Milan are untouchable."

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