Milan, Gattuso: "Higuain didn't start because of a fever, it's the truth."

Milan's 2019 began with a defeat to Juventus in the Italian Supercoppa final, the rossoneri fell 1-0. One of the main talking points of the match was the exclusion of Higuain from the starting lineup, amid rumors of a possible move to Chelsea for the Argentine. Coach of Milan Gennaro Gattuso spoke after the match to Rai Sport about the striker: "Higuain? Nothing has happened, he was unlucky in this moment: he had a fever of 38.5, we did everything we could to him so he could recover. He slept poorly last night and I preferred to play someone else in the team. It seems like a joke but it is indeed true. When he exited the tunnel and the Prince came to greet him, I didn't want him to so that he wouldn't spread his germs. Latest on Higuain staying? This makes my stomach churn, don't make me say anything more... I am not sitting and thinking about what could happen, I have 25 players and I will now lick my wounds, then we will see what happens."