Abraham: ‘I want to get back to where I used to be’ | OneFootball

Tammy Abraham says he hopes to get back to the levels he used to show at Roma and in the Premier League after his lengthy injury lay-off, and says that he expected Milan to get a positive result in the Champions League on Tuesday as long as they stick to the game plan.

The Englishman joined coach Paulo Fonseca for the pre-match press conferences on Monday evening ahead of Milan’s game away against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.

“I’m happy to be here. We have a great team and I want to show my quality,” The former Chelsea and Roma striker told the press.

“We’re expecting a good game, we have to be sure of ourselves after a good win against Real Madrid. We’ll work hard and I’m feeling confident.”

Abraham: ‘I want to get back to where I used to be’

Abraham missed the vast majority of the 2023-24 campaign after rupturing his cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on the final day of the 2022-23 season.

The 27-year-old says that he has felt good since his move to Milan on deadline day this summer, but admits that there is still a way to go before he gets back to his absolute best.

“I feel good, I’m coming back from a major injury last season. I’m trying to work hard and I want to get back to where I used to be. I’m really happy to be part of this squad and I’m ready to give 100% for the team. We want to win. The Champions League is very important and we have players here who have won it before: We know what it takes to win it.

“I think that every game is important. I played as a starter in the derby, but also in the games that didn’t go well. I like to play every game as if it’s the last. I’m excited about this game and we have to be confident.”

Tammy Abraham of AC Milan celebrates his goal with his team-mates during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Abraham on Milan’s Champions League prospects

Abraham went on to explain why the Champions League is such a difficult competition, but he believes that Milan have the ability to see off Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night.

“I think that every game is important. I played as a starter in the derby, but also in the games that didn’t go well. I like to play every game as if it’s the last. I’m excited about this game and we have to be confident.

“There are so many strong teams in this competition, it’s never easy. The fans will be with them and we have to play our game and do our best. The result will be positive if we do that.

“I expect a good game tomorrow, two strong teams. I believe in my teammates and we have to be sure that we do everything that we do every day in training out on the pitch.”