Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers says the workforce has “large perception” they’ll pull off an upset in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain and e book a spot within the Champions League semifinals at Villa Park on Tuesday.
The Premier League facet acquired off to a vivid begin and opened the scoring, however the momentum shifted simply earlier than halftime when Need Doue introduced PSG degree. From there, the house facet took management.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG in entrance early within the second half, and Nuno Mendes added a late purpose to offer the French membership a snug two-goal lead heading into the return leg.
Morgan Rogers speaks to the media forward of PSG conflict
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On Monday, Rogers spoke to the media and shared the dressing room’s mindset as they try to drag off a comeback at residence.
“There’s large perception within the dressing room,” Rogers stated (h/t ). “I do know most individuals wrote us off earlier than this tie. However within the first leg, we gave a great account of ourselves.
“In fact, there are issues that we wanted to enhance on however we all know [PSG] now. There’s a activity on our arms. Underneath the lights at residence within the quarterfinals of this competitors, there’s not many higher locations to be.
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“If anybody goes to show it round, it will be us. It’s right down to us and we’re excited for that problem. It’s going to be troublesome and I’m not saying that we’re going to do it, however we will certainly give it a shot and go on the market to win.”
Aston Villa are coming off a 3-0 win over Southampton, in order that they have constructive momentum heading into this conflict. Nonetheless, PSG are a special rival than a facet already relegated.