Gennaro Gattuso explains why he fell out with TV analyst Josko Jelicic

Gennaro Gattuso has defined the explanation behind his public spat with analyst Josko Jelicic.

Gattuso refused to shake Jelicic’s hand or communicate to him throughout a post-match interview following Hajduk Break up’s 3-0 defeat at title rivals Rijeka yesterday.

Jelicic, who used to play for Hajduk, was unimpressed with their efficiency and his criticism of Gattuso and his gamers clearly bought again to the Italian, who was in no temper for pleasantries when he got here to face the TV cameras.

Issues bought heated between Joško Jeličić and Gennaro Gattuso after the match. pic.twitter.com/NZEd6Qe04x

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Gattuso mentioned: “I believe he has no respect for me or the gamers. He retains bringing issues up in public. It’s simple to speak within the media when nobody is round or behind your again, however what bothers me most is that he was knowledgeable participant and is aware of the issues in soccer and what it entails. 

“It actually offends me when somebody tells me I’m a foreigner. What does that imply? That I didn’t play soccer? That I don’t belong right here? Say it to my face, identical to you mentioned we’re enjoying poorly.”

Gattuso – Jelicic has been destroying my gamers for months

Jelicic gained one cap for Croatia however was sent-off in opposition to Austria and by no means performed once more.

And Gattuso questioned his credentials for criticising him and his crew.

He added: “My gamers endure essentially the most—for months, he’s been destroying them along with his sarcastic feedback, appearing like he’s gained the World Cup, the Champions League, and as if he’s the best coach on the earth.”