Stefano Pioli said he needed to manage Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the AC Milan star looked angry at being substituted against Bologna.
Ibrahimovic provided an assist before being taken off just after the hour-mark of the Rossoneri's 5-1 Serie A victory at San Siro on Saturday.
However, the 38-year-old appeared annoyed at being substituted, with a minor altercation ensuing at the touchline as he left the pitch.
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Coach Pioli dismissed the idea of a falling out and said he was simply managing Ibrahimovic in order to ensure the veteran striker maintains an acceptable level of fitness.