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Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has moved to play down his training-ground altercation with Kenneth Taylor following their preseason victory over Avellino. The former Milan midfielder emphasised that the incident was swiftly resolved while also taking a moment to pay an emotional tribute to the late Franco Baresi.

Lazio's pre-season preparations hit a snag after new head coach Gennaro Gattuso kicked midfielder Kenneth Taylor out of a training session following a fierce verbal altercation. The former Italy international showed zero tolerance for backchat from the former Ajax man, highlighting his firm stance on discipline at his new club.