Thiago Silva was delighted to be on the scoresheet for AC Milan in last night's thrashing of Genoa.

The Brazil defender has firmly established himself at Milan this season and is delighted with his progress.

He said: "It's important that Milan are able to play as we did this evening. Personally to be alongside a player like Nesta is always a source of great pleasure. I am also pleased to be able to score goals because it gives me great happiness.

"I spoke with Mr. Leonardo and he told me that I can score six goals this season, I'm still missing four ... !

"In Brazil, I often play this way: I find pleasure attacking the area.

"Before the game even Pato asked me to score a goal for him. I am sorry that Alexandre could not be there tonight because he always works hard to do the best in games."