In a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan defender Fikayo Tomori discussed, among other things, Max Allegri amid uncertainties over the latter’s future at the club.

Speaking about the 58-year-old, the England international explained how Allegri helped them deal with their issues at the back and return to title contention.

“As soon as he [Allegri] arrived, he reminded us that in the last 2-3 years we had conceded many goals and that he wanted to bring more solidity in defence. We couldn’t finish where we wanted if every race we conceded 2-3 goals…

“He transmitted to us the desire to suffer in order not to concede goals and his desire to win. We players are happy with him because he is a good person and a very prepared coach.”

Tomori also made it clear that he wanted Allegri to stay at San Siro.

“Yes, of course [I want him to stay]. This season has brought us solidity. The coach said with all the calmness in the world that we need to stay organised.

“He’s good at managing the moments of the season, we are happy with him, and I think it’s been evident this season that we fight and strive for him: today is another match to do so.”

Allegri’s future has been up in the air due to Milan’s recent form, his demands for next season, as well as the upheaval at Coverciano. FIGC presidency hopeful Giovanni Malagò has Allegri at the top of his list to take the Italy men’s national team job.

About to enter the final year of his €4.49m-per-year contract, Tomori was also asked about his own future at San Siro, to which he replied, “I don’t think about it [renewal] that much. The club and my agents deal and I’m focused on the last five games because playing the Champions League is our goal.”