Gennaro Gattuso did not think about resigning as AC Milan coach following their 3-0 defeat to Verona on Sunday, the Italian giants insist.
Milan appointed Gattuso following the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella late in November and the former midfielder has overseen just two wins in his first five matches at the helm.
After a dramatic 2-2 draw against bottom side Benevento, whose goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli scored a 95th-minute equaliser, and a 2-0 Europa League loss to Rijeka, the ship appeared to be steadied with back-to-back victories over Bologna and Verona, the latter in the Coppa Italia.
But the weekend defeat at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi saw familiar frustrations resurface and led to rumours a livid Gattuso, angered by Milan's lack of response to falling behind, threatened to resign.