AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has explained holding back Sandro Tonali.

The signing from Brescia is yet to become a regular starter.

“Tonali had a rather difficult summer, he is a player with great quality and great perspective, he has a sense of position and is suitable for fast play," Pioli told Radio Rai on Monday.

“For me, he is a starter and I am lucky to have many of them in this team.

"Our investments concern the present and the future."