Gross calls for balance before Tromso decider at the Amex | OneFootball

Pascal Gross has urged Albion to embrace a do-or-die European night at the Amex, with the tie goalless before hosting Tromso in the Conference League play-off round.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, a crowd close to 30,000 is anticipated, with hopes of an occasion to rival those enjoyed three seasons ago in the Europa League. Boss Hurzeler also met supporters at the Seven Stars pub in Brighton, the club’s birthplace 125 years ago, on Tuesday night.

Gross said knockout nights demand calm heads and the right balance between attack and defence, adding that home advantage should fuel belief. He pointed to Sunday’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa as proof of their level, and said the squad are confident of progressing.

Tromso might have snatched a late winner in the first leg. Hurzeler described them as disciplined and strong in transition, comfortable building through their goalkeeper, and said Albion would be hard to beat if they impose intensity, structure and speed, and attack the box well.

Charalampos Kostoulas looks set to lead the line after Georginio Rutter missed Wednesday training with what is reported to be a minor issue. Ferdi Kadioglu is expected to return at left-back.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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