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'Rookie' Gattuso ready to take on Wenger in Europa League

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has labelled himself "a rookie" compared to Arsene Wenger but is relishing the chance to lock horns with the Arsenal manager.

Gattuso stepped up from his role with Milan's youth team to lead the senior side at San Siro following Vincenzo Montella's sacking in November.

After initially struggling to get consistent performances out of the Rossoneri, Gattuso has turned their fortunes around in 2018 – earning plaudits from former team-mate Andriy Shevchenko, among others.

Milan host Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday amid an unbeaten run lasting 13 games in all competitions and which has seen them reach the Coppa Italia final.