Slavia Prague Tie Is Not Decisive For Valencia - Unai Emery

He says they can cope with the absence of Villa...

Unai Emery, Valencia (MARCA)
Valencia coach Unai Emery insists that their Europa League tie away to Slavia Prague is an important game, but declared that it is by no means a make or break fixture for Los Che.

Going into the match, Emery's men sit in second place in Group B, but have just one home game remaining, against leaders Lille. Emery is not worried and says that his side have prepared well for tonight's fixture.

"The game is very important, but not decisive. We will show our opponent a lot of respect. They are a good team with great players and can win," Emery told a press conference.

"We will look to win and the players that play are capable of doing so. We will field a different 11 to that which finished the game against Malaga."

Emery also dismissed the absence of star striker David Villa, who will miss the next two games, after being sent off in the game between these sides at the Mestalla, saying that they have enough quality to cover his absence.

He added, "We cannot rely on any position or player because we would not be competitive. Other players can replace him [Villa]. They are good enough to maintain our level."

Paul Madden, Goal.com
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