Paolo Maldini, the Milan technical director, has sung the praises of Fikayo Tomori, who is on loan from Chelsea.
The centre-back was signed in January, with Maldini, himself a legendary defender in his playing days, apparently a big fan.
Indeed, Tomori was selected for Sunday’s big match against Roma ahead of Alessio Romagnoli, a far more established defender at San Siro. It was the 23-year-old’s fourth outing for the storied club.
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Milan went on to win 2-1.
What was said?
“Fortunately, I work for a club that has an effect on players.