Fikayo Tomori has spoken to those at Corriere dello Sport in today's edition as he talks about the Scudetto victory and his exprience with the club so far:
"It is my first title with Milan and I hope it is only the beginning. We knew from the beginning that we were strong and that we could win. When I arrived, a year and a half ago, we were first. in the standings and we were aiming for a place in the Champions League. We achieved it, but without taking the Scudetto. It was natural, therefore, to start this new year with the intention of bringing home a trophy. I repeat it is a wonderful feeling. And I'm even more pleased, because I'm great here."
Fikayo Tomori continued:
"Now we know what it takes to win. So we have to go on in the same way next year too. We want to confirm ourselves as champions, conquer as many trophies as possible and do better in the Champions League. We will be even hungrier and we will be even stronger, I'm sure."
On his adaptation to Italian football:
"Basically, it is above all a question of intensity. In England, there is much more. And there is also more running. But in Italy there is more tactics and you work first of all as a team and as a department, before individually. For the rest there are not many differences, only small details, nothing substantial."
On the 2-1 derby victory in the league thanks to goals of Giroud:
"A turning point? It certainly was. But, I am also thinking of the one against Lazio. There were several moments in which we had the strength to react to difficulties and bring home the result."
On the most complicated match:
"The one we lost at home against Napoli, because it was my birthday (laughs). Joking aside, the one won at Maradona stadium was more difficult. The matches against Inter and Juventus were also complicated. I don't forget the challenges with Udinese either. Udinese are a tough team and they are physical."
On his relationship with Stefano Pioli:
"He always gives me lots of advice, he helps me when I happen to make some mistakes. For me, it was very important, but in reality it is for the whole group. With a coach like him, you are inclined to give everything on the pitch."
On Milan's defence:
"Whether it is a defensive phase or an offensive phase, it is still a team effort, not just of a department of players. Work is the real secret and we've done a lot of it. From this commitment, from this application, improvements were born. I admit that in the last 10-11 games, indeed, the level of our defense has been very high. When moment you don't score a goal... Then you have people like Rafael Leão or Olivier Giroud in front of you, who are able to score at any moment, then everything becomes easier."
Which teammate did Tomori felt at ease the most with?
"First of all, when I go out on the field, my only purpose is to give my best. This applies to any player I have at my side. The truth is, they are all different. Pierre Kalulu, for example, being very young, needs to be followed and supported, so I have to talk more. The speech is completely different with Simon Kjaær, who is a natural leader. It is he, therefore, who leads the department and gives indications, as Alessio Romagnoli is also used to, who is also our captain and who has been in this team for many years."
On the attacker who really challenged him the most:
"More than one. Lautaro Martínez, Ciro Immobile, Victor Osimhen and Beto from Udinese come to mind. The Portuguese from Udinese is also strong and runs a lot. There are several strong players in Serie A, but we are the champions."
Tomori on his teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
"Zlatan is a fantastic player, he helped us a lot. The decision on his future, however, is up to him alone."
