AC Milan defender Thiago Silva says he's enjoying his time this season - and his partnership with Alessandro Nesta.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Thiago Silva said: "I always like to win, so it's good like this. We're the most Brazilian side in Europe. Actually, I have never played in a Brazilian side with a similar formation. It's a little more tiring, but even for defenders it's entertaining because it's not enough to rely on organisation alone.

"We need to know how to manage the emergencies and the opposing counter attacks, all the while deciding when to shorten the distance with the midfield and when to fall back towards the goalkeeper. I like a lot the fact everyone goes on the attack because it means they have trust in Nesta and I.

"Sandro is a great player. I hope that he plays with me for a long time because we get on very well. The partnership works because of our reciprocal understanding. Everyone does their own job and it helps the team."