Thursday's Conference League qualifying
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson reflects on his team's recent Conference League qualifying match, noting the successful integration of debutants and academy players. He emphasizes the challenge of the upcoming second leg in the Faroe Islands and the need for patience in the current transfer window.
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Provides insight into the tactical and personnel management of a professional football club navigating European competition.
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson: "Coming off pre-season, we had eight players make their debuts with three academy graduates getting their first minutes.
"We managed to get a result in the first leg with all those debuts, looking like a team that wants to fight for each other.
"[HB] are European regulars and we have seen with other Scottish teams how difficult it can be when you face this type of team.
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