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 facet held the Eagles to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, thwarting Strand Larsen every 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,” mentioned the £48 million signing from Wolves in February. “However we didn’t wish to take an excessive amount of danger as a result of we all know that they’ve high quality as effectively.
“We felt like we deserved to win. Personally, I really feel like we’re creating rather a lot. As a striker, that’s bang on what I need. That’s precisely how I wish 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 without doubt one of the most necessary video games for AEK and its historical past – maybe for Cyprus, as effectively,” mentioned centre-back Hrvoje Milicevic, through Larnaca’s website.
“Everyone knows what to anticipate and that [Palace] stay the favourites. We now have a greater likelihood of qualifying than seven days in the past.
“It is going to positively be tough to qualify however it’s not unimaginable. We all know they’re a group from the Premier League, have superb 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, might be full.
“This group deserves it,” added the Bosnia and Herzegovina worldwide. “Allow them to assist us. It is vital for everybody.”
AEK Larnaca v Crystal Palace group 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 might be assessed after lacking the 0-0 draw at dwelling 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 challenge.
