TMW: ‘Essentially disappeared’ – Tomori struggling for minutes after rejecting winter exit | OneFootball

Fikayo Tomori had the chance to leave AC Milan in the winter mercato for a Premier League return, but he turned down the chance. Now, he may be regretting that decision.

In recent years, it has often been said that Tomori has the potential to be the difference maker for Milan; when he has been good, the Rossoneri have followed, when he has been bad, again, the club has followed.

Of course, as a defender, performances matter more than others on the pitch perhaps, with bad games more easily identifiable and vice versa. However, the Englishman has had wavering chances this season to actually show his worth.

Under Paulo Fonseca, the central defender started positively, but then was often overlooked, which is what sparked the idea of a potential departure, but Sergio Conceicao eventually decided to give him a try and throughout January, the defender was essential.

Now a month on, the defender has been tossed aside, and sits far behind in the rankings once again, as TMW states. He has ‘essentially disappeared’ and the coach no longer trusts him it seems, with his last start coming almost a month ago.

With the right conditions, perhaps he will leave in the summer, and maybe, January was the right time to go, despite his wishes.