Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson says his team must be prepared for a hostile atmosphere ahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against HB Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. Ahead of Thursday’s match, Johansson tells the players they will face difficult conditions and is expecting a challenging reception at HB’s home. Reporting from the match build-up focuses on Johansson’s unusually blunt message to the squad, describing the task as requiring extreme mental and physical toughness. Both outlets agree that Motherwell arrive at the tie with some momentum after performing strongly at Fir Park, but the manager stresses that the away game in the Faroes will require a different level of resilience and performance. The coverage characterizes the upcoming fixture as testing for Motherwell, with Johansson preparing his players for a demanding environment and urging them to respond accordingly. The sources do not add further detail on specific incidents, but they consistently present the warning as a motivational warning aimed at readiness for the second leg/away encounter in the qualifier.