Gattuso accepts AC Milan 'embarrassed' by Lazio after cup exit

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso feels his team were "embarrassed" by Lazio in Wednesday's 1-0 Coppa Italia semi-final defeat.

Lazio emerged 1-0 aggregate victors thanks to Joaquin Correa's second-half strike as they secured revenge for a recent Serie A defeat and last season's cup exit to Milan.

As a result of their loss, Milan have now won just once in their past seven matches across all competitions, meaning they are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification.

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Thursday's elimination at least allows them to fully focus on keeping hold of the fourth spot in Serie A, though Gattuso is well aware Milan are going through a difficult period.