Inter Milan Goalkeeper Andre Onana: ‘First Leg Doesn’t Matter, What Matters Is Being Ourselves”

Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana feels that the Nerazzurri must go out against AC Milan this evening as though the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie doesn’t matter.

Speaking to InterTV, via FCInterNews, the Cameroonian stressed that the most important thing is that Inter player their usual game.

Inter have a two-goal advantage to protect this evening against Milan. However, they also know the risks of being complacent.

Accordingly, the Nerazzurri will have to go out with a proactive intent, even with the scoreline in the tie being what it is.

From the perspective of goalkeeper Onana, there is no doubt.

This is an entirely separate game, the Cameroonian stresses. Inter will have to treat it as such.

Inter Milan’s Andre Onana: We Have To Be Ourselves Vs AC Milan

Asked what the key to this evening’s match is, Onana stressed that “We have to be ourselves.”

“We’ve played against them on numerous occasions,” he noted. “We played a great match them in Riyadh, and not just that.”

“We’ve prepared for this well,” the goalkeeper made clear.

As for how he’s doing ahead of this evening’s match, Onana replied “I’m doing well, very well.”

“I’m calm and focused,” the 27-year-old continued.

“We know how important this match is,” Onana made clear.

“All players work towards matches like this,” he added.

“This is what we trained for, and today we have to give our all.”

Then, Onana was asked about the approach that’s needed mentally. He replied, “There’s not an advantage for us, it’s an important match that we have to win. Last week’s first leg match already doesn’t matter.”

Onana was also asked by SportMediaset, via FCInterNews, what he thinks of Rossoneri star man Rafael Leao being fit this evening.

“It doesn’t matter who plays, what matters is winning,” the Inter keeper said. “Without fear.”