Source: Live broadcast
Milan defender Tomori received an interview with SportMediaset, talking about competition, World Cup and other topics.
After the end of the 7th round, Milan is currently ranked first in the ranking.
We are very happy. The last game against Fiorentina we did well and the atmosphere was positive, but the coach always told us to focus on the next game. That's what we're doing, trying to keep the top spot.
Have you been born in Milan?
Yes, it seems to me that is true for everyone. Last season we didn't go well. This season we have new players and new coaches, and the atmosphere is different now. We have had a good start to the season and hope to continue to maintain it, not only on the individual performance, but also on the team side. The coach made some demands of me, and I tried my best to do them on the court. I am satisfied with the performance of myself and the team.
Do you think you can participate in the World Cup next year?
Of course.I spoke a few times with Coach Tuehr and I knew what I should do.I knew if I performed well in Milan I would be called by the England team.I hope so.I had to focus on what I was doing so that I could be prepared when the national team calls came.For everyone, the World Cup is a dream, and I too.
You are one of the few players left in Milan who won the 2021-22 Serie A title with the team... What do you think is the similarity between this Milan and the winning team at that time?
I don’t know, we’re different teams, and the environment is different, but there are some similarities: we feel like we’re a good team, and there’s a mentality of playing a good match one after another. Now we’re going to think about the next opponent, Pisa, then Atlanta, then Rome... We’re going to focus on every game as the coach demands.
Could Modric make the same performance that Ive did in 2022?
Yes, it’s possible. They’re different, but they’re all experienced, and Ibo is a little harder and can inspire the whole team by speaking, while Modric demonstrates his way of playing, training, and playing. They’re all examples worth learning. During the time of Ibo, our lineup was younger and the team is more mature. At the time there was only one Ibo in Milan who won the title, and now there are five or six key players in our team, including Modric.
How would you celebrate if Milan won Serie A?
I haven't thought about it yet, maybe I'll dye my hair blond if we achieve something extraordinary...
What language is spoken in the dressing room?
English, French, Italian, Spanish... Most of the players who can't speak Italian are new players, such as Odogu, Atkame and Nkunku, but we can find a way to communicate on the court.