Sevilla coach Unai Emery feels his side have little margin for error as they face the attacking power of Manchester City again.
The Spanish side performed impressively at the Etihad Stadium a fortnight ago but were stung by an injury-time goal from Kevin De Bruyne as City snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win.
The result left last year’s Europa League winners third in Group D, three points behind City and four behind leaders Juventus.
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City are without leading scorer Sergio Aguero tonight, which also comes too soon for Spain playmaker David Silva.
But with De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Jesus Navas and Wilfried Bony, City still boast attacking talent worth £140m (Dh792m).
Asked if he was worried about this, Emery said: “We are concerned and we are focused but worried is perhaps too strong a word.
“We know what we have to do in terms of getting a result. We are looking to drive forward, play with intensity and quickly. We are a lot stronger defensively at home. So we need to make the most of that.”
Sevilla know all about Navas, the 29-year-old coming through the club’s academy system and making 393 appearances before joining City in 2013.
Emery said: “ Jesus Navas is coming home, but he is playing against us, unfortunately. I am sure he will be happy and excited to be returning but hopefully we will face the worst version of him.”
