Motherwell prepares to face Freiburg in Conference League playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Motherwell is set to host Freiburg for the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday at Fir Park. Manager Alfred Johansson expressed excitement about the match being a significant event for the team and fans alike, emphasizing the energizing atmosphere expected at the sellout venue. Johansson noted that the team has faced injury challenges, with two players, Oscar Priestman and Johnny Koutroumbis, out for at least four weeks. He defended his recent decision to rotate players amid a hectic schedule, which included 12 games in 44 days. New signing Seb Palmer-Houlden is anticipated to have clearance to play in the upcoming match.
- •Motherwell faces Freiburg on Thursday in a Conference League playoff.
- •Fir Park will be at full capacity for the match.
- •Johansson addressing injury issues and squad rotation after League Cup exit.
- •Two players out for at least four weeks due to injuries.
- •New signing Palmer-Houlden expected to be available for selection.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Johansson on huge night, injury troubles & cup exit backlash
"Manager Alfred Johansson has been speaking to the media before Motherwell host Freiburg in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday. Johansson and his squad are excited for another "huge" night at "buzzing" Fir Park which is set for a sellout.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- F1•Aug 19, 2026, 10:16 AMHonda's new engine an 'important milestone' in Aston Martin partnership
F1•Aug 19, 2026, 8:06 AMLed by Leroy Harris III, here's how KU football’s defensive ends are looking
F1•Aug 19, 2026, 2:07 AMNo. 2 Toombs County starts campaign with tough test against Class AAAAA power
MotorsportsF1•Aug 18, 2026, 10:16 PMSPORTS ROUNDUP: Lady Jumpers battle in tough loss to open season
F1•Aug 18, 2026, 8:35 PMElite kicker committed to Michigan wins eligibility battle, will play in 2026
F1•Aug 18, 2026, 7:35 PMHonda Up for Challenge in Dutch GP Sprint Weekend with Updated F1 Power Unit
