AC Milan's Coppa Italia quarter-final against rivals Inter is like a World Cup final, according to coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Milan find themselves languishing in 11th place in Serie A after 18 games, the Rossoneri having suffered back-to-back league defeats before Christmas.
Gattuso only replaced Vincenzo Montella last month, but the change has yet to bring about a revival, with the former youth coach having only won twice in six games in all competitions.
Last weekend's 2-0 reverse against Atalanta was the latest setback, but a last-eight cup clash with Inter provides an opportunity to heal some wounds.