Milan's Fikayo Tomori plans revealed after Zlatan Ibrahimovic sees red in record-breaking win

There was plenty to unpack in Italy on Saturday evening, as 10-man Milan walked away from Parma with an impressive 3-1 victory.

The Italian giants were made to work hard by the hosts, although they strolled into a commanding 2-0 lead heading into half-time. The game was flipped on its head on the hour-mark, however, when Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw red for dissent.

Parma pulled a goal back soon after, but Milan held on for victory - even adding gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time thanks to Rafael Leao. It was a record-breaking Serie A win for I Rossoneri, and it was hardly a surprise to hear Stefano Pioli praise his side's performance after the game.

Here's what he had to say about the victory, Milan's plans for Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori - who impressed again - and Zlatan's version of events regarding his red card.

On Fikayo Tomori

Pioli confirmed that Milan want to sign Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal at the end of the season after yet another impressive display.

The 23-year-old has impressed supporters so much that there have been calls for him to replace club captain Alessio Romagnoli at the heart of the defence, and although such measures may be a tad premature, it's clear that Milan's manager has seen enough from his Chelsea loan star.

"We are so happy with Tomori, our plan with him is so clear. We want to keep Fikayo and our plan is to keep him next season. Let’s see what happens with Chelsea," Pioli told Sky Sport Italia.

The deal struck with Chelsea - while Frank Lampard was still at the club - allows Milan to pinch Tomori for a measly £25m at the end of the season, although the Blues will surely do all they can to convince him to consider his future at Stamford Bridge now Thomas Tuchel is in charge.

On Zlatan's red card

Ibrahimovic managed to turn the game from wrapped up, no questions asked to in doubt within the blink of an eye.

How? He was sent off with half an hour to play for mouthing off.

The Swede exchanged words with the referee, and it resulted in the Milan star receiving his marching orders for using offensive language. However, Pioli has stated that he spoke to Ibrahimovic at the end of the match, and he has denied using any such language.

“I spoke to Zlatan, he argued with the referee but did not disrespect him and absolutely did not offend him," Pioli said. "Ibra’s last sentence to Maresca was, ‘So you don’t care what I say?'“

With or without him, Milan found a way.

Record breakers

Tomori and Ibrahimovic had contrasting afternoons, but both can say they were part of a record-breaking Milan side on Saturday night.

I Rossoneri showed great heart and spirit to see out the match against Parma, and in doing so wrote themselves into the club's history books. As noted by Opta, Pioli's men wrapped their 13th away win of the season, which is the single most they have ever achieved in a Serie A campaign.

The win was also their 16th on their travels in all competitions, equaling a club record set back in 1992/93, and matched in 2004/05.

One man they won't be in a hurry to thank, however, is Zlatan - for making things unnecessarily difficult with his few choice words.