Manager Unai Emery stated that Aston Villa is prepared for their greatest test of the year on Thursday when they attempt to overcome a two-goal deficit against Olympiakos in the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final.

The Greek team defeated Fiorentina 4-2 at Villa Park thanks to a hat-trick from Ayoub El Kaabi, which put them in the driver’s seat to advance to the final on May 29.

“This is the challenge tomorrow, the biggest challenge we’re going to face this year, playing in this semi-final,” Emery told reporters on Wednesday.

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“I will find the best performances tomorrow and really be competitive.”

To get to the Athens final, Villa must score two goals or more at Karaiskakis Stadium in the coastal city of Piraeus.

“Of course, it’s going to be very difficult here away because the atmosphere supporting the home team could be more difficult,” Emery added.

“In 90 minutes, we have to be focused with everything tactically, being in control of our emotions, set-pieces as well, everything.”

After suffering an injury against Chelsea in late April, the 52-year-old Spaniard stated he would wait to see if first-choice custodian Emi Martinez was ready to play.

“Tomorrow I will speak with him and the doctor if he is 100% available to play,” Emery said.

“But if not, I believe in (second-choice keeper) Robin Olsen.”