STEVEN GERRARD is relishing the chance to wipe the smirk off Rino Gattuso’s face for a second time.Gerrard labelled AC Milan skipper Gattuso ‘The Smirk’ because of the look on his face at half-time of the 2005 Champions League final.
Milan went in at the break 3-0 up — only for a Gerrard-inspired Reds to hit back and win on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
The two sides — and the two skippers — meet again in this year’s Euro showpiece in Athens with midfielder Gattuso insisting he will put the record straight.
Gerrard said in his recent book: “People rate Gattuso for some reason. For me, he is all mouth.
“He looks aggressive but is as scary as a kitten. He doesn’t hurt you. I’ve never seen Gattuso play a killer ball.
“Gattuso just plays for the fans — theatrical and emotional. He was the one Milan player who had a smirk on his face leaving the pitch at half-time.
“I saw it. F*** you. A couple of other Milan players waved at their fans and family. That disgusted me.”
Gattuso, speaking after Milan’s 3-0 drubbing of Manchester United in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg, said: “I have 20 days to prepare to play against him again.
“I still have respect for him and like the way he plays. I am looking forward to playing him again and looking him in the eye before it starts.
“It will be different from two years ago. That I promise. It’s very important to put the record straight.”
Gattuso could face a UEFA charge after TV caught him making obscene gestures to Paul Scholes during Wednesday’s game.
By:SHAUN CUSTIS
Date:04 May 2007
Credit:www.thesun.co.uk
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