Thiago Silva has talked up the qualities of veteran AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta.
The Brazil international says Nesta will be crucial in their hunt for trophies this season.
When asked to reveal who he believes is the key man at Milan, Silva said: "Nesta. We feel a lot stronger with him beside us. He is our leader.
"It's not easy to score goals against us and this balance has carried us to the top. I like Allegri also because he creates the right atmosphere in training."
