The injury to Lucas Biglia in the first half of yesteday’s match against Bologna forced Rino Gattuso to make an unexpected change, while at first it seemed like Bakayoko would replace him, Jose’ Mauri ended up coming on. It appeared that the French midfielder refused to come on, following the match both Gattuso and Leonardo commented on the events.
Last night Bakayoko gave his version of the story on his Instagram account:”I don’t accept to be considered a player that refuses to come on the pitch if the manager asks him to and who doesn’t respect the club and his teammates. I was asked to get ready should a change be needed, so I got ready immediately and I got warmed up for 2-3 minutes tops, then I asked to return to the bench. I believe it’s between the 23rd and 26th minute is when I sat down when the coach spoke to me in an unexpected way, nothing more”
”The things are clear, I never refused to enter the pitch, the images speak for themselves. I just had a desire to enter the pitch and help my teammates like I always did and as I’ll do until the end of the season. Forza Milan!”
