AC Milan midfielder Rino Gattuso has launched a stinging
attack on Liverpool's "long ball" tactics ahead of the Champions
League final. Gattuso, 29, who played in the 2005 final defeat in
Istanbul, dismissed Liverpool as an inferior side to semi-final
opponents Manchester United.
He said: "I feel there is a noticeable difference in talent between
Manchester United and Liverpool. "Liverpool are like an Italian
team of 10 years ago. Every ball a long ball."
He added: "All they try to do is defend with everybody behind the
ball and one striker. "United have far more technical players, who
are quick and able to do things on the ball. Liverpool do not have
those individuals."
And Gattuso set his sights on revenge for 2005, when Liverpool came
from 3-0 down at half-time to win on penalties. He said: "This
final will be different - that I promise. It is important to put
the record straight."
