Gattuso has dropped Higuain from Milan’s squad against Genoa
AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has dropped Gonzalo Higuain from the trip to Genoa, with the manager claiming that the Argentine wasn’t ready to play and has decided to join Chelsea.
Higuain came off the bench in club’s latest defeat to Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana, which, according to Gattuso, was due to a virus.
However, the manager has now confirmed that the 31-year-old will not be travelling to Genoa as a part of the 23-man squad.
Milan, who are currently 6th in the standings, will have the chance to climb up to 4th if they manage to claim all three points away at Genoa on Monday.
“I want to be honest with you all. We had a poor training session today due to all these rumours,” Gattuso said.
“We spoke after the training session and I did not consider him [Higuain] ready for this game.
“I accept his decision. Surely he could have done more and maybe we could have helped him fit in better.
“Right now we have to work with professionalism and determination, all these rumours have not helped us lately and we have to look ahead.
“I am more worried about how to transmit calmness to the players and how to field the best team. Tomorrow [Monday] we will be without four players and I am a bit worried. We have to put it aside and play with enthusiasm.
