Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes spoke to the media ahead of Thursday’s Conference League third qualifying round second leg against Tromso in Norway.
Here are the key points from the press conference:
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The game is “in the balance”, with Kilmarnock still level after a 2-2 draw in the first leg. McInnes says that while some might think Tromso are “big favourites”, he doesn’t see it that way.
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He was angered by the way Kilmarnock conceded goals in the first leg and said they “distorted the result”, but thinks his team were the better side.
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He feels there is more to come from Kilmarnock and wants them to play with a cutting edge and at the same time be more organized and focused.
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McInnes adds: “I don’t want us to wait a few weeks before we show our best selves and look at what could have been.”
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McInnes says Tromso play with energy and develop their game. Their strong point is playing well as a team, not as individuals who stand out.
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Corrie Nbada traveled but McInnes hopes not to use the defender. Marley Watkins, Liam Donnelly and Gary Mackay-Steven have traveled and are in the squad. But Kyle Maggenis did not travel.
