On the eve of the match Bayern Munich vs Inter, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Nerazzurri goalkeeper Yann Sommer spoke at the press conference alongside coach Simone Inzaghi, preparing for this game. Here are the Swiss number one’s statements, who will also be facing his former team.
How can you stop Bayern? Tomorrow is very important for us; we will need courage. They press high and aggressively, and they’re strong. We have to play our own game with the ball, aiming to win this match. It is great for me, I’m happy to be here, playing for Inter and facing Bayern in this beautiful stadium.
How did you react to the draw at Parma? We aren’t happy, because at times, especially also against Udinese, we gave our opponents too many chances to hurt us. We usually have great energy and maintain good distances on the pitch. That’s what we will need again tomorrow, and we want to show it.
What memories do you have from your time at Bayern? I have good memories. We wanted to win more trophies than those achieved, but I enjoyed my time here with my family as well. I’m very happy to see again some Bayern folks. Urbig? It’s not easy being Neuer’s backup, but he is a talented goalkeeper, and I like the way he plays.
Is Inter at Bayern’s level? It will be an interesting game between two strong teams. Inzaghi has prepared the match well in our meetings. We need to stick to our style and play our football.
Why do you concede more goals in Serie A compared to Champions League matches? It’s hard to say. Our objective is always to limit the opponents’ chances. In the Champions League, we’ve done better defensively than in the league. We need energy, communication, and compactness. It’s difficult for opponents too, although playing every three days makes being always at our peak challenging. However, we are Inter, and we always want to win.
What similarities are there between Bayern and Inter as clubs? They are both very strong clubs in world football and at the European level. They’re also fortunate to have exchanged many great players throughout their histories.
