The Rossoneri boss turned to substitute Bakayoko when Lucas Biglia limped off midway through the first half at San Siro, only to hastily change his mind after the on-loan Chelsea midfielder appeared to suggest he needed more time to prepare.
Jose Mauri instead replaced Biglia as a terse discussion took place between Gattuso and Bakayoko, who remained seated on the bench.
The incident comes barely 24 hours after Gattuso claimed the pair had resolved a quarrel that emerged from the 24-year-old France international’s late arrival to a training session.
Milan, still fighting to secure a top-four finish in Serie A, undertook a training retreat at their Milanello base in the wake of Bakayoko’s indiscretion.
The former Rennes and Monaco man last month told France Football his future is a “total blur” and a breakdown in his relationship with Gattuso casts severe doubt over the likelihood of a second season in Italy.
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