 Gattusos work-rate and versatility as a ball-winner later allowed Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti to place midfield playmaker Andrea Pirlo alongside him in a more creative, attacking position, while Gattuso supported him in a deeper role, as a defensive midfielder; this midfield partnership was pivotal to Milans domestic and international successes under Ancelotti, which included the Coppa Italia, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cupmuna 2003, uyewo zita reSerie A uye Supercoppa Italiana muna 2004. Gattuso akasaina chibvumirano chekuwedzera neMilan munaJune 2003 uye muna Gumiguru 2004. Munguva iyi, Gattuso akasvikawo 2005 UEFA Champions League Final neMilan, kungokundwa neLiverpool pazvirango, mushure mekutanga kutungamira 30 muhafu yenguva. 