Jorgen Strand Larsen believes Crystal Palace ought to have been 2-0 up at half-time within the first leg of their Convention League last-16 tie towards Larnaca.
The Cypriot aspect held the Eagles to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, thwarting Strand Larsen per week after the striker had scored in a 3-1 win at Tottenham within the Premier League.
“We had perception to attain within the second half,” stated the £48 million signing from Wolves in February. “However we didn’t need to take an excessive amount of threat as a result of we all know that they’ve high quality as nicely.
“We felt like we deserved to win. Personally, I really feel like we’re creating quite a bit. As a striker, that’s bang on what I need. That’s precisely how I need to play.”
Larnaca drew for the fourth time on this season’s Convention League and are unbeaten, having gained their different three matches and solely conceded as soon as of their marketing campaign.
“We all know that it is among the most vital video games for AEK and its historical past – maybe for Cyprus, as nicely,” stated centre-back Hrvoje Milicevic, by way of Larnaca’s web site.
“Everyone knows what to anticipate and that [Palace] stay the favourites. We now have a greater probability of qualifying than seven days in the past.
“It would undoubtedly be tough to qualify however it’s not unattainable. We all know they’re a crew from the Premier League, have wonderful high quality and are favourites to win the Convention League. Let’s deal with our personal sport and plan.”
Milicevic hopes the AEK Enviornment, which has a capability of barely greater than 8,000, will likely be full.
“This crew deserves it,” added the Bosnia and Herzegovina worldwide. “Allow them to assist us. It is necessary for everybody.”
AEK Larnaca v Crystal Palace crew information
Left-back Yahav Gurfinkel, left-winger Youssef Amyn and midfielders Giorgos Naoum and Jimmy Suarez are injured for Larnaca.
Godswill Ekpolo and Milicevic will incur European suspensions if they’re booked.
Wideman Daniel Munoz (shoulder), midfielder Cheick Doucoure (knee) and striker Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) are out for Palace.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson will likely be assessed after lacking the 0-0 draw at residence to Leeds United on Saturday with a fever.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been increase his minutes from the bench because the talismanic ahead continues his return from a knee problem.
