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What Gennaro Gattuso Has Said About Jack Wilshere Is Brilliant

What Gennaro Gattuso Has Said About Jack Wilshere Is Brilliant

Here's what the fiery Italian manager thinks of Wilshere.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Jack Wilshere has a fan in AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso.

The English midfielder ran the middle of the park at the iconic San Siro, as his side secured an impressive 2-0 victory in Milan heading into tonight's return leg.

And the Arsenal faithfuls will be hoping for a repeat performance in view to booking their spot in the Europa League quarter-final.

(When Keane ripped into Wilshere:)

While the fallen European giants will be seeking to inflict more misery on Arsene Wenger and co following a miserable season, which includes being adrift of the chasing pack in the Premier League, not to mention getting dumped out of the FA Cup by lower league opposition, and receiving a thrashing in the League Cup final.

But the visitors will have to overturn a first leg deficit, and ahead of the clash, Gattuso has hailed Wilshere, even claiming he can play in any league.

"I think he can play in any league," Gattuso told Sky Sports.

Wilshere in action for Arsenal. Image: PA
Wilshere in action for Arsenal. Image: PA

Gattuso added: "He might not be super fast, but he has great skills, he's very technical. When he gets the ball he knows exactly where to send it, he gets the right pace, he can change a game.

"He can play central midfield or further out. He had a few physical problems but he's got great talent. He can still express a lot and give a lot.

Wilshere celebrates with goal-scorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Image: PA
Wilshere celebrates with goal-scorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Image: PA

AC Milan have reportedly been linked with the 26-year-old who's contract is up at the end of the season.

"I don't know how he's going to end up with his contract but I always admire him for his quality.

Wilshere waves to the traveling Arsenal fans. Image: PA
Wilshere waves to the traveling Arsenal fans. Image: PA

"He's a very different sort of player. He's got the personality of an English footballer, but the same quality of a Spanish player - two different cultures, which I like a lot," he added.

Can Wilshere guide his side to the next round? Watch this space.

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