The Europa League tie offers a chance to begin another winning run, after the 6-3 loss at the Etihad Stadium ended a streak of four consecutive victories in the Premier League.
Ten Hag appreciates Neil Lennon's men will bid to make life difficult in Cyprus but has called on his players to lift the mood as a taxing schedule unfolds this month.
Erik, after the setback at the weekend what response are you looking for from your team on Thursday night?
“We played a good opponent, they gave us some lessons but we have to face that we didn’t play well on Sunday.