AC Milan’s striker, Tammy Abraham, has expressed satisfaction after netting the opening goal in Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw against Inter Milan during the Coppa Italia semifinal first leg.
The match saw Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu equalize, setting the stage for a decisive second leg.
Abraham, born in London to Nigerian parents, highlighted the significance of his goal for both himself and the team.
He emphasized the importance of strikers maintaining focus and seizing opportunities, noting his timely positioning for the goal.
The 27-year-old forward, who joined AC Milan on loan from AS Roma in August 2024, has made notable contributions this season.
“I am very happy with the goal, for me and for the team. It’s a very important goal for us,” Abraham told Sport Mediaset.
“Of course we believe, as a striker I think you always have to stay alive, stay focused, wait for the opportunities. I was in the right place at the right time today, I am very happy I was there to score the goal.
“Of course, we know that we have a very strong squad, but every game is a Final for us. I think we played very well, with confidence, courage, passion, and like this we can win every match.
“We have to stay positive. It’s been difficult for everybody, there are still 10-11 games left, we want to win every game. We are Milan and Milan is all about winning trophies, so it’s very important we stay focused and try to win the next one.”
In Serie A, Abraham has appeared in 25 matches, scoring two goals and providing three assists. Across all competitions, he has netted nine goals and provided five assists.
The second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Inter Milan promises to be a pivotal encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the final.
