Milan, Tomori: Togetherness key v Napoli, Allegri changed our mindset | OneFootball

Following the 2-1 victory over Napoli at San Siro, Fikayo Tomori spoke at a press conference. The Rossoneri defender commented on the team's performance, highlighting the new defensive solidity and the work carried out with Massimiliano Allegri.

Milan, Tomori: "Compactness and order are our weapons against Napoli. With Allegri, we have changed our mentality"

Tomori began by sharing his feelings after the victory:

"I feel good, like the team, both physically and mentally. After such a match, there are many emotions. Last year we didn't start as we wanted, but this season has started differently, better. We played a great match".

"When you play for Milan, there is always a desire to win"

The English centre-back reiterated the ambition that accompanies those who wear the Rossoneri shirt:

"When you wear the Milan shirt, there is always a desire to win. It's difficult because the teams in the league are strong, but we are too and we proved it tonight".

More solid defense: "Order and compactness against a Napoli that knows how to play"

Tomori explained the tactical keys of the match, particularly in the defensive phase:

"We are compact, we are united. We knew before the match that Napoli is a good team, that plays the ball well. That's why compactness and order were fundamental, and that's what we talked about. We started well, scoring two goals, then in the second half it was a different game. But we stayed united and brought home three points".

"Now focus on Juve, another important test"

The focus is already shifting to the next big match:

"I don't know where this spirit can take us. Now we stay focused on the next match, because even with Juve it will be an important match and we will have another opportunity to show what team we are".

The impact of Allegri: "He has changed our defensive mentality"

Tomori then praised the work of the coach, who has transformed the team's defensive approach:

"The coach has worked with many strong players and knows what it takes to win. When he arrived, he immediately told us that we couldn't concede all the goals of last year. We worked a lot, following his directions: stay compact, don't leave gaps, don't run aimlessly to recover the ball. Sometimes calm and patience are needed, because when we regain possession we have the quality to hurt".

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