Leonardo has downplayed AC Milan’s chances of reducing the gap between his side and Inter Milan to a single point.

Inter suffered a dent to their Scudetto hopes after being upset 3-1 by Catania on Friday evening.

"Inter's defeat [on Friday] will not determine the Scudetto," he declared to Gazzetta.it.

"There are still many games left to play, but it's great still being in the hunt for the title and it certainly adds more spice to the championship.

"After the setback in Manchester during the week, it is comforting to know we still have something to aim for.

"We have the chance to reduce the gap to one point with a victory against Chievo.

"Doing so would go a long way in easing the pain of our Champions League exit."