Gattuso comments on Ibrahimovic links and denies Higuain wants to leave
"The team is lively, even those who came from the national teams, I really like the spirit, I am very satisfied," he said.
"We have a lot of players out, but it does not have to be an excuse, we have to give something extra. We also play with many players out of their role, but we have to grit our teeth and improve the standings.
"Calhanoglu? He is a bit better. If he mentally went off, he could have told me not to play him. His performances are also my fault, we convinced him to play even though was at 50%, as well as Kessie. He is back, he is a little better, he is a player who needs us most.
"Ibrahimovic? I did not need the words of Ibra to understand that the players who come here are always happy and gassed to wear this glorious jersey. His words about me being a winner? I did not win anything, I lost an Italian Cup final (smiles). He was my teammate, we have a great relationship, I thank him for what he said and we will see if he arrives.
"Higuain? The phrases in the newspapers do not bother me. Higuain never told me he wanted to leave. He is one of our most important players but has to be less nervous. I think these headlines are strange, if he wanted to change air, he would have told me. He must continue without looking for alibis, read little and listen little to what comes from the outside.
"Lazio? When they attack, you always find 5 players to fill the area. It is a team that brings a lot of players forward, I do not know what kind of game it will be, but it will change little for us compared to last year. The type of game has remained the same," Gattuso concluded.