Milan defender Fikayo Tomori shared his thoughts on Milan’s recent Champions League, expressing his belief that the team deserved victory in their match against Newcastle despite being knocked out of the competition. Tomori highlighted the challenging atmosphere at St James’ Park and emphasized the team’s spirited and quality performance in the second half, ultimately securing a 2-1 win.
Reflecting on missed opportunities, Tomori mentioned his attempt to be too accurate in front of goal against Newcastle compared to his previous goals against Frosinone and Cagliari. Despite the disappointment of exiting the Champions League, he conveyed optimism about their prospects in the Europa League, stressing the need to replicate their performance against Newcastle to progress further in the competition.
Defensive Dynamics: Tomori and Hernandez Partnership
The England international delved into his role as a central defender and the developing partnership with left-back Theo Hernandez in the heart of Milan’s defense. Tomori expressed confidence in his on-field performance and highlighted the seamless chemistry with Hernandez. The duo’s understanding of each other’s qualities and characteristics, according to Tomori, allows them to communicate effectively without the need for excessive verbal exchanges.
Tomori’s focus on communication and encouragement from the central position aligns with his role in guiding the team. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the positive momentum from the Newcastle victory as they shift their attention to the Europa League.
Europa League Aspirations and Serie A Outlook
With Milan now set to compete in the Europa League following their Champions League exit, Tomori underlined the team’s determination to go all the way in the competition. Drawing inspiration from their performance against Newcastle, he expressed confidence that replicating such displays would lead to success in the Europa League.
Looking ahead, Tomori acknowledged the upcoming Serie A clash against Monza. Reflecting on a prior encounter, he praised Monza’s ball movement but affirmed Milan’s commitment to securing a victory. Tomori recognized the nine-point gap to the league leaders but remained optimistic about the team’s chances, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on their own performances throughout the extended season.
