Aston Villa manager Unai Emery attended a press conference ahead of the fourth round of the Europa League group stage, stating that the team will go all out to win the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv in order to solidify their qualification and push for a top-eight finish in the group.

Emery stated, "This is a European competition, and we are facing a strong opponent. First, we must respect the Europa League, and second, we must respect Maccabi Tel Aviv. Tomorrow's match is very important, and we must get points."

"Our goal in the Europa League is not only to advance to the round of 24, but also to directly reach the top eight and thus avoid the play-offs. We hope to continue to enjoy the Europa League while also showing our best collective performance. Reaching the top eight is the priority, and winning tomorrow's game is a key step in achieving that goal."

Speaking about the team's overall strategy, Emery said that the experience in the Champions League has made the team better understand how to manage the lineup and mentality at different stages: "Our goal is to win every game."

"Although we lost one game, as long as we win this one, we can get back into the competition. The loss to Go Ahead Eagles in the last round exposed some problems, and we must correct them in this game."

The match is being played at Aston Villa's home ground, and Emery is confident about the home advantage: "Playing at Villa Park is always different. Our fans will be the twelfth man, bringing tremendous energy. Tomorrow's goal is clear: to win and solidify our place in the top eight."