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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 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 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 among the most essential video games for AEK and its historical past – maybe for Cyprus, as nicely,” mentioned 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 likelihood of qualifying than seven days in the past.
“It’s going to positively be tough to qualify however it isn’t inconceivable. We all know they’re a crew from the Premier League, have superb high quality and are favourites to win the Convention League. Let’s give attention to our personal recreation and plan.”
Milicevic hopes the AEK Enviornment, which has a capability of barely greater than 8,000, can 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 can be assessed after lacking the 0-0 draw at residence to Leeds United on Saturday with a fever.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been build up his minutes from the bench because the talismanic ahead continues his return from a knee situation.
