Summary
Fikayo Tomori, a central defender for AC Milan, talks about his experiences living in Italy and playing under coach Massimiliano Allegri. AC Milan is doing well this season, ranking second in the Italian league. Tomori has adapted well to Italian culture and training methods after moving from Chelsea.
Key Facts
- Fikayo Tomori's full name comes from Nigerian tribes, meaning "God has filled me with joy" and "God has filled me with wealth."
- AC Milan, coached by Massimiliano Allegri, is second in Serie A, just behind Inter Milan.
- Last season, AC Milan lost 11 matches and finished eighth, their worst in a decade.
- Tomori feels physically fit and has adapted to playing in a three-man defense.
- He left Chelsea nearly six years ago and has become fluent in Italian.
- Milan's training style focuses more on tactics, unlike England's more physical approach.
- Tomori was born in Canada, has Nigerian roots, but plays for England, having made his debut in 2019.
- The current England manager, Thomas Tuchel, stays in touch with Tomori.
