AEK Athens Striker Ismael Blanco Gunning For Revenge Against Everton
The Argentinian striker is eager to pick up the full three points after having lost 4-0 against the English side on matchday 1...
"We still have a thorn in our side over the way they stuck so many goals past us. It'll be a tough match – a final for us because we cannot lose – but the fact that it's an all-or-nothing game is because we lost a good opportunity to beat BATE at home," Ismael Blanco said on uefa.com.
"Our season hasn't gone well and sadly we are probably too far behind to win the league so going far in the Europa League is crucial to the fans and players.
"I never expect the ball is going to drop sweetly for me. I've always been a fighter, I'm not ashamed of working hard. When I get home after every game I know I've been in a battle."
AEK have collected four points so far and sit third in the table. They trail Everton by two points with two more games remaining.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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