Defender Ezri Konsa wants Aston Villa to "make it difficult" for Nottingham Forest “and put them on the back foot” immediately at Villa Park.
A place in the Europa League final is at stake and although Villa trail 1-0 going into the second-leg, Konsa believes the home support can help them turn it around.
"We know how startling it can be for teams when they come to Villa Park and we've got the crowd behind us," he told BBC Radio WM. "We have to try and make it difficult for Forest and put them on the back foot.
"Last week [first-leg] was a tight game and we defended well, but we conceded a goal that was a bit silly from us.
"In these kind of games, it is important to remain focused for the full 90 minutes and as long as we do well at the back then we know we've got the quality at the front to try and get a goal.
"We've got to stay tight, compact and keep the ball out of our net.
"I know how good we can be and I believe in the boys and the manager.
"Pressure comes with every game and this is a big one for the fans and we want to get over the line of the semi-final stage."
Listen to Konsa’s full interview on BBC Sounds
