Milan star Gattuso dismisses ‘long-ball’ Liverpool

AC MILAN midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has dismissed Champions League final opponents Liverpool as a “long ball” side.

Gattuso and his team-mates saw off Manchester United in the semi-finals to set up a repeat of the 2005 final, when Liverpool recovered from 3-0 down at half-time to win on penalties.

Of the two sides, Gattuso believes United are the better team.

He said: “I feel there is a noticeable difference in talent between Manchester United and Liverpool and that we have beaten the better side of the two.

“United have far more technical players, who are quick and able to do things on the ball. Liverpool do not have those individuals.

“What they have is a way of playing as a team. All they try to do is defend together, with everybody behind the ball and just one striker. Every ball is a long ball.”