Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has told his players to "go home and eat some barbed wire" as they prepare for a challenging Conference League second qualifying round decider away to HB Torshavn on Thursday. The Fir Park side travels to the Faroe Islands with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.
Johansson is preaching caution, highlighting HB Torshavn's strong home record in European competitions. The Faroese team has reportedly not lost at home in European qualification for five years, a run that includes matches against clubs like Brondby, Maccabi Haifa, and Helsinki.
In a boost for Motherwell, last season's Scottish Premiership top scorer, Tawanda Maswanhise, is expected to return to the squad. The Zimbabwe forward has been out with a jaw injury sustained in pre-season, but Johansson confirmed he will not start the game and will wear protection.