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 in opposition to Larnaca.
The Cypriot aspect 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 threat 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 would like. That’s precisely how I wish to play.”
Larnaca drew for the fourth time on this season’s Convention League and are unbeaten, having received their different three matches and solely conceded as soon as of their marketing campaign.
“We all know that it is likely one of the most essential 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 probability of qualifying than seven days in the past.
“It’s going to undoubtedly be tough to qualify however it’s not unattainable. We all know they’re a group 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 Area, which has a capability of barely greater than 8,000, can be full.
“This group deserves it,” added the Bosnia and Herzegovina worldwide. “Allow them to assist us. It is crucial 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 can be assessed after lacking the 0-0 draw at house 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.
