There is no going back. Osasuna need to overcome Bruges to enter the final stage of the Conference League. The set of Jagoba Arrasate visit the Belgian team (8:30 pm / ETB) with a clear objective: to return the 1-2 draw at El Sadar last Thursday, a bad result that leaves the rojillo team on the ropes, but that did not work of damage to the illusion or hope of Navarrese painting.
Osasunista fans have experienced a week of speculation, ups, downs and possible results after the setback suffered at home, which is a pitcher of cold water for a team accused of its lack of experience in this type of event. He witchesmore experienced, took advantage of this and went into the second leg with a slight advantage that did not discourage them Osasuna. Once the match is over, kill yourself He has warned that his team will not give up and yesterday he endorsed that message in the press room.
Despite the setbacks, Sunday’s victory over Valencia (1-2) serves as an inspiration for the rojillos, who motivated to achieve victory against witches and play with Europe this season. The Belgian team made it clear in the first game that they don’t have to do great things to get hit, so Osasuna needs to come out safe in defense and strong in attack.
For the comeback mission Arrasate is expected to make some changes compared to those who played at Mestalla. Except in the middle of the field, where everything indicates they will be back hello gomez, Moncayola and Torróthe rojillo coach has doubts on another line, starting with the goal. Sergio Herrera and Aitor Fernández continue to fight for the position in the starting ‘eleven’. The second was selected in the first leg, while the first had a great match against Valencia, where he could be rewarded with a new ownership. In defense, Juan Cruz can enter Mojica’s area while under attack Budimir, a regular for Arrasate, rested at Mestalla. He Chimy Avilawho scored in the first leg, is also fresh after missing Sunday’s clash due to suspension.
Osasuna has a big challenge ahead, however, it will not be alone Jan Breydel, as more than 1,000 fans will support them ‘in situ’ from the stands. A long time has passed since the last continental outing and interested partners did not miss the opportunity to accompany the team.
It will be a coin toss match, with a Osasuna excited to be back and fully into the Conference League.
Possible lineups:
witches: Mignolet; Buchanan, Mechele, Spieleers, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Vanaken, Vetlesen; Olsen, Thiago, Zinckernagel.
Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Pena, Catena, David Garcia, Juan Cruz; tower; Chimy Avila, Moncayola, Moi Gomez, Arnaiz; Budimir.
Referee: Benoit Millot (France)
stadium: Jan Breydel
Time: 20:30
Source: La Verdad
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